Fiscal Note
No appropriation required.
Title
Proclaiming Saturday, May 18, 2013 as "National Kids to Parks Day."
Body
WHEREAS, May 18, 2013 is the third "National Kids to Parks Day" organized and launched by the National Park Trust; and,
WHEREAS, "National Kids to Parks Day" empowers kids and encourages families to get outdoors and visit America's parks; and,
WHEREAS, it is important to introduce a new generation to our nation's parks because of the decline in Park attendance over the last decades; and,
WHEREAS, we should encourage children to lead a more active lifestyle to combat the issues of childhood obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia; and,
WHEREAS, "National Kids to Parks Day" is open to all children and adults across the country to encourage a large and diverse group of participants; and,
WHEREAS, "National Kids to Parks Day" will broaden children's appreciation for nature and the outdoors and encourages everyone to visit any of our wonderful City of Madison Parks; and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Madison Common Council urge all residents in Madison to participate in "National Kids to Parks Day" and to make time on May 18, 2013 to take the children in their lives to a neighborhood, state or national park.