HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-1107.RECYCLINGPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Ashlanders appreciate our area's natural beauty and natural
resources; and,
WHEREAS, every individual's action of preventing waste, reusing everything
possible, and recycling become a cumulative part of the solution
toward protecting our rivers, lakes and streams; keeping toxic
materials out of the environment; and protecting our air quality; and,
WHEREAS, reducing waste and using resources wisely saves our natural
resources, creates jobs, and provides for future generations; and,
WHEREAS, local governments, schools and businesses, along with concerned
citizens, are working together to recycle more and to adopt
environmentally sustainable buying practices; and,
WHEREAS, Ashlanders and Oregonians are recycling more than ever.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Catherine M. Shaw, Mayor of the City of Ashland,
Oregon, do hereby proclaim November 11 - 18, 2000 as
"RECYCLING AWARENESS WEEK"
in Ashland and encourage each Ashland citizen to practice essential habits of
reducing, reusing and recycling in their homes, workplaces and schools.
Da~f November,.2000.~
B~rbara Christensen, Recorder
Catherine M. Shaw, Mayor