Mayoral Proclamations
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July 20, 2022: July as Park and Recreation Month in the City of Takoma Park
July as Park and Recreation Month
WHEREAS, parks and recreation is an integral part of communities throughout this country, including in the City of Takoma Park; and
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 promotes time spent in nature, which positively impacts mental health by increasing cognitive performance and well-being, and alleviating illnesses such as depression, attention deficit disorders, and Alzheimer’s; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation encourages physical activities by providing space for popular sports, hiking trails, swimming pools and many other activities designed to promote active lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, park and recreation programming and education activities, such as out of-school time programming, youth sports and environmental education, are critical to childhood development; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation is fundamental to the environmental well-being of our community; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation is essential and adaptable infrastructure that makes our communities resilient in the face of natural disasters and climate change; 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; and
WHEREAS, the City of Takoma Park recognizes the benefits derived from parks and recreation resources.
NOW THEREFORE, I, KATE STEWART, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, HEREBY PROCLAIM that July is recognized as Park and Recreation Month in the City of Takoma Park.
Date this 20th day of July 2022
Kate Stewart
Mayor
2022 City Proclamations
July
July as Park and Recreation Month
Proclamation Recognizing the 25th Anniversary of Unification
June
Proclamation of World Refugee Day
Juneteenth Proclamation
National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week — June 4-12, 2022
May
Foster Parent Recognition Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Bike to Work Day – Friday, May 20th
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Awareness Day
April
Supporting Arbor Day 2022 in Takoma Park
National Public Health Week Proclamation
March
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Recognition of Two Years Fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic
Women’s History Month
February
Proclamation Declaring Invasive Species Awareness Week
Black History Month
Mayoral Proclamations - 2021
Table: Takoma Park City Mayoral Proclamations for calendar year 2021. Table maintained by the City Clerk's office. (clerk@takomaparkmd.gov)Mayoral Proclamations - 2020
Table: Takoma Park City Mayoral Proclamations for calendar year 2020. Table maintained by the City Clerk's office. (clerk@takomaparkmd.gov)Mayoral Proclamations - 2019
Date | Mayoral Proclamations |
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2019-03-20 | Arbor Day |
2019-03-20 | Love Your Local Day |
2019-03-20 | MeatOut Day |
2019-05-08 | Public Service Week |
2019-05-01 | Bike to Work Week |
2019-05-08 | Public Service Week |
2019-06-05 | Chesapeake Bay Week |
2019-06-05 | Gun Violence Awareness Day |
2019-06-05 | Immigrant Heritage Month |
2019-09-11 | National Preparedness Month |
2018-09-11 | Car Free Day |
2019-10-02 | Energy Efficiency Day |
2019-11-06 | Small Business Saturday |
2019-11-18 | Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department |
Mayoral Proclamations - 2018
Date | Mayoral Proclamations |
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2018-02-21 | Rare Disease Day |
2018-09-05 | National Preparedness Month |
2018-10-03 | Indigenous People's Day |
2018-10-17 | International Pronouns Day |
2018-11-14 | Small Business Saturday |
2018-12-05 | Dance Exchange |
Mayoral Proclamations - 2017
Date | Mayoral Proclamations |
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2017-11-15 | Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore |
2017-11-15 | Proclaiming November as Municipal Government Works Month |
2017-11-01 | Small Business Saturday - November 25, 2017 |
2017-09-13 | National Preparedness Month |
2017-05-24 | National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Takoma Park - June 2, 2017 |