May 11, 2024 World Migratory Bird Day Proclamation
by the
Mayor of the City of ]Benton, Texas
Igo all to bihom tbege pregentg !9ball come,
Oreetingg:
WHEREAS, in 1993,the Federal Government recognized World Migratory Bird Day(formerly International
Migratory Bird Day) to help protect and promote education on the many different species of
birds that travel and nest throughout North America;and
WHEREAS, migratory birds are decreasing in population due to habitat loss and other threats along their
migration routes;and
WHEREAS, citizens enthusiastic about birds, informed about the threats they face, and empowered to help
address those threats can directly contribute to maintaining healthy bird populations: and
WHEREAS, while World Migratory Bird Day is officially held each year on the second Saturday in May,its
observance is not limited to a single day, and residents are encouraged to celebrate when and
how they are able;
WHEREAS, World Migratory Bird Day is not only a day to foster appreciation for wild birds and to celebrate
and support migratory bird conservation,but also a call to action.
NOW,THEREFORE, I,Gerard Hudspeth,Mayor of the City of Denton,Texas,do hereby declare and proclaim the 11 th
day of May 2024 as
"WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY"
in the City of Denton and I urge all citizens to celebrate this observance and to support efforts
to protect and conserve migratory birds and their habitats in our community and the world at
large.
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 1 Ith day of blay 2024.
GERARD HUDSPETH,MAYOR
ATTEST:
LAUREN THODEN,CITY SECRETARY
BY: dw-y-w