City of Bowling Green

and

County of Warren, Kentucky

PROCLAMATION

EARTH MONTH

March 20 – April 22, 2009

WHEREAS,                          International Earth Day is celebrated annually by the United Nations on the first day of spring (March 20-21) in the Northern Hemisphere and April 22, 2009 is Earth Day across the nation; and,

WHEREAS,                          city and county governments must serve as an example to the community and its residents in practicing environmentally-friendly habits such as recycling, conserving energy, and using earth-friendly products; and, 

WHEREAS,                          while our city and county are hubs of economic success and competitiveness, we must stop and recognize that one of our most important assets is our land and our natural resources; and,

WHEREAS,                          all citizens are called upon to work together to preserve and protect our environment and to ensure the ability of future generations to support themselves and nurture their offspring and all of earth’s intricate life.

NOW, THEREFORE,          we, Elaine N. Walker, Mayor of the City of Bowling Green and Michael O. Buchanon, Judge Executive of the County of Warren, Kentucky, do hereby proclaim March 20 – April 22, 2009 as

EARTH MONTH

In Bowling Green and Warren County and encourage our residents to display green ribbons in their front yards in recognition of earth’s wonder and beauty.  We further urge citizens to celebrate the month by participating in the many activities planned in the community.

In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands and caused the seals of our city and county to be affixed.

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Mayor, City of Bowling Green                                          Judge Executive, County of Warren

Elaine N. Walker                                                                 Michael O. Buchanon