2019-1613 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-1613
A resolution proclaiming May 11, 2019 as International Migratory Bird Day in Janesville,
Wisconsin
WHEREAS, migratory birds are some of the most beautiful and easily observed wildlife that
share our communities; and
WHEREAS, many citizens recognize and welcome migratory songbirds as symbolic harbingers
of spring; and
WHEREAS, these migrant species also play an important economic role in our community,
controlling insect pests and generating millions in recreational dollars statewide; and
WHEREAS, migratory birds and their habitats are declining throughout the Americas, facing a
growing number of threats on their migration routes and in both their summer and winter homes;
and
WHEREAS, public awareness and concern are crucial components of migratory bird
conservation; and
WHEREAS, citizens enthusiastic about birds, informed about the threats they face, and
empowered to help address those threats can directly contribute to maintaining healthy bird
populations; and
WHEREAS, since 1993 International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) has become a primary vehicle
for focusing public attention on the nearly 350 species that travel between nesting habitats in
our communities and throughout North America and their wintering grounds in South and
Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and the southern United States; and
WHEREAS, hundreds of thousands of people will observe IMBD, gathering in town squares,
community centers, schools, parks, nature centers, and wildlife refuges to learn about birds,
take action to conserve them, and simply to have fun; and
WHEREAS, IMBD is not only a day to foster appreciation for wild birds and to celebrate and
support migratory bird conservation, but also a call to action; and
WHEREAS, instituting an annual International Migratory Bird Day is part of the requirements to
attain Bird City designation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Janesville
that the Janesville City Council proclaims May 11, 2019 as International Migratory Bird Day in
the City of Janesville, Wisconsin.
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ADOPTED: January 28, 2019 Motion by: Consent
Second by: Consent
APPROVED. Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
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David T. Godek, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczy ty Attorney
Proposed by: Fire Department
Prepared by: Fire Department