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CITY OF SARATOGA
PROCLAMATION DECLARING
THE MONTH OF JULY 2007
PARKS & RECREATION MONTH
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation profession in California “Creates Community through
People, Parks and Programs”; and
WHEREAS, our parks help to preserve and protect the natural and cultural resources of
California; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation services support more productive workforces, enhance
the desirability of locations for business and families, and stimulate tourism revenues to increase a
total community development model; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation strengthens community image and sense of place, and
increases cultural unity; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation promotes health and wellness and reduces health care
costs; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation fosters human development, helping young people
develop and grow into healthy adults, and helping adults continue to live longer; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation facilitates community problem solving; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation strengthens safety and security and reduces juvenile
crime; and
WHEREAS, as hundreds of Saratoga children, adults and seniors benefit from the wide
range of services, facilities and programs provided by the Saratoga Recreation Department.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT resolved the City of Saratoga urges all residents to enjoy and
recognize the social, physical, mental, economic, environmental and community benefits derived
from our Recreation Department, which provides something of value to everyone, and recognize
July as “Parks and Recreation Month”.
WITNESS OUR HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA on this 20th
day of June 2007.
Aileen Kao, Mayor
City of Saratoga