HomeMy WebLinkAbout102-Attachment A: Water Awareness Month Proclamation.pdfCITY OF SARATOGA
PROCLAMATION DECLARING AND SUPPORTING
MAY 2009 AS WATER AWARENESS MONTH
IN THE CITY OF SARATOGA
WHEREAS, water is one of California’s most precious natural resources and the health and
wellbeing of our community depends on a reliable, high-quality water supply;
WHEREAS, a safe and reliable water supply provides for a high quality of life through
public health protection, fire fighting protection, and economic prosperity; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara Valley is experiencing the third year of below normal rainfall
and a second year of reduced water deliveries from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara Valley Water District has called for 15 percent mandatory
conservation in response to the drought; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga recognizes the importance of working with local water
agencies and residents to increase understanding of water and the need to conserve this important
resource; and
WHEREAS, residents play a vital role in the regional effort to preserve water and the
Saratoga community can help reduce water consumption by making simple household changes, such
as installing water-efficient appliances, using low-flow fixtures, using a drip irrigation system, or
watering lawns once every three days during summer months and turning off irrigation systems
during the winter; and
WHEREAS, during the month of May 2009, water agencies and companies, cities, counties,
and organizations throughout California will organize activities to educate the public about water
awareness.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Chuck Page, Mayor of the City of Saratoga, do hereby proclaim May as
Water Awareness Month in the City of Saratoga, and urge all citizens to learn more about water and
conserving this resource, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that I urge all citizens to join in supporting local water
agencies and companies in their efforts to help Californians use water more wisely.
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Chuck Page, Mayor
City of Saratoga