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BG-N, 18 f.CF 196 019 <br />LITTER SWEEP <br />2000 <br />LEE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA <br />PROCLAMATION <br />WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation's Office of <br />Beautification programs annually organizes a fall roadside cleanup campaign to ensure <br />clean roadsides throughout our State; and <br />WHEREAS, a fall "Litter Sweep" campaign has been planned for September <br />17-30 2000, to clean our roadsides, raise public awareness about the harmful effects of <br />litter on the environment, reduce solid wastes and give every organization, business, <br />government agency and individual the opportunity to be a partner with the Department of <br />Transportation in keeping our roadsides clean and protecting the environment; and <br />WHEREAS, Adopt-A-Highway volunteers, Department of Transportation <br />employees, local governments, community and civic organizations, inmates, community <br />service workers and many environmentally concerned citizens participate in these <br />cleanups and may receive a certificate of appreciation for their participation in the <br />cleanup; and <br />WHEREAS, the natural beauty of our State and a clean environment are a source <br />of great pride for all North Carolinians, attracting tourists and aiding in recruiting new <br />industries; and <br />WHEREAS, the 2000 fall cleanup will make North Carolina a better place to <br />live, work or visit and will emphasize the 12'h anniversary of the North Carolina Adopt- <br />A-Highway program. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the Lee County Board of Commissioners, do <br />hereby proclaim September 17-30, 2000, as "I fitter Sweep" in Lee County, and urge all <br />citizens to participate in this major endeavor to keep our county and State clean and <br />green. <br />Adopted this the 20`h day of September 2000. <br />Herbert A. Hincks, Chairman <br />ATTEST: <br />Ga ll M. Lee, Cler <br />