HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-0417 CLEAN AIR WEEKPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, "CLEAN AIR WEEK" is to be observed in'the Rogue
Valley from April 29 to May 5, 1979; and.
WHEREAS, air quality standards were violated in the Rogue
Valley 176 days during 1978; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Ashland are very concerned about
the degradation of environmental conditions in which we all
live.
NOW THEREFORE I, Gary L. Prickett, Mayor of the City of
Ashland do hereby proclaim the week of April 29 to May 5, 1979
as "CLEAN AIR WEEK IN ASHLAND",
citizens of Ashland to:
1. Walk, ride a bicycle,
attempt to leave your
and do hereby encourage the
carpool, and please ma~e every
car at home.
2. Use our excellent public transit system available
through the Rogue Valley Transportation District.
3. Avoid burning vegetation of all tyDes -- comDost it
for garden use.
4. Turn off automobile engines rather than letting them
idle.
5. Give up smoking (at least for Clean Air Week):
6. Be aware of other ways of reducing dust and fuel
pollutants.
7. Express your support in writing to our legislators
for legislation requiring automobile inspections,
and off-set rules for industry.
Signed by me this//'day
Attest:
Nan E'. Franklin
City Recorder/Treasurer
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