July 2024 Parks and Recreation Month 3prodamation
by the
Oapor of the Citp of ]Benton, Texas
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WHEREAS, parks and recreation promotes health and wellness, improving the physical and mental
health of people who live near parks;and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation encourages physical activities by providing space for sports,hiking
trails, swimming pools and many other activities designed to promote active lifestyles;
and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation is a leading provider of healthy meals, nutrition services and
education; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation increases a community's economic prosperity through increased
property values, expansion of the local tax base, increased tourism, the attraction and
retention of businesses, and crime reduction; and
WHEREAS, our parks and natural recreation areas ensure the ecological beauty of our community
and provide a place for children and adults to connect with nature and recreate outdoors.
NOW,THEREFORE, I,Gerard Hudspeth,Mayor of the City of Denton,Texas,do hereby declare and proclaim
July 2024 as
"PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH"
in the City of Denton and encourage all citizens to acknowledge the importance of parks
and recreation and the benefits they provide our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,1 have hereunto set my hand and caused the
official seal of the City of Denton,Texas to be affixed this the 16th day of
July 2024.
GERARD MJDSPETH,MAYOR
ATTEST:
LAUREN THODEN,CITY SECRETARY
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