April 22-May 12, 2023 Lights Out Nights Vrodamation
by the
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WHEREAS, every spring and fall,nearly two billion birds travel through the State of Texas;
and
WHEREAS, Since this massive migration occurs at night, birds must contend with light
pollution. Light attracts and disorients migrating birds confusing them and
making them vulnerable to collision with buildings and other urban threats;and
WHEREAS, Denton is joining the Lights Out effort by proposing a simple solution to protect
birds:turn off non-essential lighting during critical migration periods; and
NOW,THEREFORE, I,Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor of the City of Denton, Texas, do hereby declare and
proclaim April 22-May 12,2023 as
"LIGHTS OUT NIGHTS"
in the City of Denton and encourage residents and business owners to help
protect birds by turning off all non-essential lighting during this time.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
caused the official seal of the City of Denton,Texas to be affixed
this the week of April 22-May 12,2023.
GERARD HUDSPETH,MAYOR
ATTEST:
JESUS SALAZAR,INTERIM CITY SECRETARY
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