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City of Ashland
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s PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, pollinator species such as thousands of species of bees are
essential partners in producing much of our food supply, and
WHEREAS, pollinator species provide significant environmental benefits
that are necessary for maintaining healthy, diverse urban and suburban I , a
ecosystems- and
WHEREAS, pollination plays a vital role for the trees and plants of our
leg community, enhancing our quality of life, and creating recreational and economic
development opportunities; and
WHEREAS, for decades the City of Ashland has managed urban landscapes
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wildlife habitats; and
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WHEREAS the City of Ashland provides recommendations to developers
and residents regarding landscaping to promote wise conservation stewardship, I.°
including the protection of pollinators and maintenance of their habitats in urban uy,.
and suburban environments; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Ashland and Mayor do hereby proclaim the
week of June 18th-24th as the City of Ashland's observance of
National Pollinator Week
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and urge all citizens to recognize this observance.
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j F In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of City of
Ashland to be affixed this 19th day of June, 2018
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City Recorder, Melissa Huhtala
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