Title
Proclamation in Honor of Earth Day 2023
Body
Earth Day 2023
WHEREAS, the global community faces challenges such as health issues, economic struggles, as well as food and water shortages; and
WHEREAS, all people, regardless of race, gender, income, or geography, should have a right to a healthy, sustainable environment with opportunities for economic growth and prosperity; and
WHEREAS, we are all caretakers of our planet and have an obligation to combat climate change and environmental degradation to preserve the earth’s beauty and resources; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to broaden and diversify this global movement to achieve maximum success; and
WHEREAS, this year marks the 53rd anniversary of the Earth Day movement, and as the Mayor of San Leandro, I encourage all businesses, institutions, and individuals to celebrate the Earth and commit to caring for its resources and ecosystems.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Juan González III, Mayor of the City of San Leandro, do hereby proclaim April 22, 2023 as “Earth Day” in San Leandro and encourage all people in San Leandro to work to address climate change and environmental degradation, support green economy initiatives, and to encourage others to undertake similar actions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of San Leandro to be affixed this 17th day of April 2023.