HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-1005 WORLD POP WEEKPROCLAMATION
Whereas world population is projected to reach six billion this year, a trebling of the planet's
human numbers within this century and an event that will be symbolically recognized on the
12th of October.
WHEREAS the earth's human numbers increased by 78 million last year, with 97
percent of the increase in the least developed countries and regions;
WHEREAS the environmental, economic and social consequences of rapid population
growth are not limited to the developing world but extend to all nations and to all
people, including every citizen of the State of Oregon who is concemed for human
dignity, freedom and democracy;
WHEREAS 2.3 billion people live without adequate sanitation, and at least 1.3 billion
live in absolute poverty on the equivalent of one U.S. dollar or less a day;
WHEREAS a review of a meeting with representatives of 180 nations from all regions
of the world concluded that a combination of political commitment and appropriate
programs designed to provide universal access to voluntary family planning
information, education and services can ensure world population stabilization at less
than 9 billion rather than 12 billion or more.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Catherine M. Shaw, Mayor of Ashland, Oregon, proclaim the
week of October 10 - 16, 1999 as
WORLD POPULATION AWARENESS WEEK
and call upon all citizens of this State to reflect on the consequences of rapid population
growth and participate appropriately in its observance.
Dated this 5th day of October, 1999
Catherine M. Shaw, Mayor
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder