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RESOLUTION NO,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 9, 2021 AS
WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY; AUTHORIZING THE SUSTAINABILITY
DEPARTMENT TO PURSUE THE "BIRD CITY TEXAS" CERTIFICATION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in 1993, the Federal Government recognized World Migratory Bird Day
(formerly International Migratory Bird Day) to help protect and promote education on the nearly
350 different species of birds that travel and nest throughout North America and migrate South in
the winter; and
WHEREAS, migratory birds are decreasing in population due to habitat loss and other
threats along their migration routes; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Denton are passionate about supporting and protecting both
local and migratory birds against the threats they face; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton is committed to educating the public and providing
awareness regarding migratory birds; and
WHEREAS, migratory birds play an important role in our ecosystem and provide a number
of services to the community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton is actively preserving and maintaining habitat for wildlife
and encouraging its residents to also develop wildlife awareness; NOW, THEREFORE
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The recitals in the preamble of this Resolution are incorporated into the body
of this Resolution as if set forth fully herein.
SECTION 2. The Mayor and City Council of the City of Denton recognize October 9,
2021 as World Migratory Bird Day in the City of Denton and encourage all city residents to
celebrate their role as stewards of bird habitats.
SECTION 3. City staff are directed to apply for the "Bird City Texas" Certification through
the Texas Parks and Wildlife.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
The motion to approve this resolution was made by -son 0W;-;,1 6 and
seconded by c`tiGt-(� Q.Gk- , and the resolution was passed and approved by the
following vote[
Aye Nay
Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor: ✓
Vicki Byrd, District 1: V_
Brian Beck, District 2: ✓
Jesse Davis, District 3: ✓
Alison Maguire, District 4: ✓
Deb Annintor, At Large Place 5: ✓
Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6: ✓
Abstain Absent
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of ()L -Q f—Q , 2021.
GERARD H SPETH, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CI ATTORNEY
BY: