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BOOK 20 PIGE 839 <br />LE.E. COUNTY <br />Committed Today for a Better Tomorrow <br />PROCLAMATION <br />SPRING 2006 "LITTER SWEEP" <br />ROADSIDE CLEANUP <br />WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation annually organizes a <br />Spring State roadside litter cleanup to ensure clean and beautiful roads in North Carolina; and <br />WHEREAS, the Spring 2006 "Litter Sweep" roadside cleanup has been designated for <br />April 17 - 30, 2006, and encourages local government leaders, civic and professional groups, <br />churches, schools, families, businesses, and individual citizens to participate by organizing <br />cleanups in their communities; and <br />WHEREAS, the "Litter Sweep" cleanup will educate and encourage all individuals in Lee <br />County as to the importance of a clean environment and the quality of life in Lee County; and <br />WHEREAS, a clean environment are sources of great pride for all Lee County residents, <br />attracting tourists and aiding in recruiting new industries, and <br />WHEREAS, the cleanup will raise awareness of the need for cleaner roadsides, <br />emphasize the importance of not littering, and encourage recycling of solid wastes; and <br />WHEREAS, the 2006 Spring cleanup will celebrate the 18'h anniversary of the North <br />Carolina Adopt-A-Highway program and the thousands of volunteers who contribute their time <br />and labor year round to keep our roadsides clean. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, We the Lee County Board of Commissioners, do hereby <br />proclaim April 17 - 30, 2006, as "LITTER SWEEP" time in Lee County, and urge all citizens to <br />participate in making our roadsides clean and encourage the recycling of solid wastes. <br />Adopted this 201h day of March 2006. <br />n f <br />Herbert A. Hincks. Chairman <br />