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July 2022, Parks and Recreation Month]prod&matt ott bp tIJe At apot of tbe Chp of aBenton, ©exag Co all to tuIJolll tIJcgc prcgelttg gIJdll colIIe, 6rcctt nIIS: WHEREAS,Parks and Recreation pl'ogran1 s are an integral pall of comIn un ities throughout th is country, i11cluding the City of Denton, and are vitally ilnpoHant to establishing and maintaining the quality of life in our conlnrunities. inrproving the health of all citizens, and c011tl'ibuting to the economic and environmental well-being of oul coIn in unity; and WHEREAS,Parks and Recreation programs build healthy, active communities that aid in the prevention of chronic disease, provide therapeutic recreation services for those who are mentally or physically disabled. inlpl'ove the mental and emotional healthof all citizens, increase a conlnlunity’s economic prosperity through increased property values. expand the local tax base, increase tourism, attract and retain businesses, and reduce crime; and WHEREAS,Parks and Recreation areas are fundamental to the environmental well-being of our community, ensure the ecological beauty of our community, and provide a placefor children and adults to connect with nature and recreate outdoors; and WHEREAS,the U.S. House of Representatives has designated July as Parks and Recreation Month; and WHEREAS,The City of Denton recognizes the benefits derived from Parks and Recreation res OLI rees . NOW, THEREFORE,I. Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor of the City of Denton. Texas, do hereby declare andprocldin1 the nlontt1 of July 2022 as “PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH” in the City of Denton, and encourage all citizens to acknowledge the itnpoRance of parks and recreation and the benefits it provides to our community. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and causedthe official seal of the City of Denton, Texas to be affixed this the month of July 2022. m bP ATTESIROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY BY:al az