2018-1543 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-1543
A resolution proclaiming May 19, 2018 as "Kids to Parks Day" in the City of Janesville.
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville is known as Wisconsin's Park Place; and
WHEREAS, May 19, 2018 is the eighth Kids to Parks Day organized and launched by the
National Park Trust; and
WHEREAS, Kids to Parks Day empowers kids and encourages families to get outdoors and
visit America's parks; and
WHEREAS, it is important to introduce a new generation to our nation's parks because of the
decline in park attendance over the last decades; and
WHEREAS, we should encourage children to lead a more active lifestyle to combat the issues
of childhood obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia; and
WHEREAS, Kids to Parks Day is open to all children and adults across the country to
encourage a large and diverse group of participants; and
WHEREAS, Kids to Parks Day will broaden children's appreciation for nature and the outdoors;
and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Janesville,
that the Janesville City Council do hereby proclaim to participate in Kids to Parks Day. We urge
residents of Janesville to make time May 19, 2018 to take the children in their lives to a local,
state, or national park.
ADOPTED: May 14, 2018 Motion by: Conley
Second by: Marklein
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Conley X
Farrell X
Mark . reitag, City Manager Gruber X
Jorgensen X
ATTE • 41/ Marklein X
Williams X
, ' i �• — Wolfe X
is T. Godek, City C -rk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Parks & Recreation Divisions
Prepared by: Parks Division