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LEE COUNTY <br />Committed Today for a Better Tomorrow <br />PROCLAMATION <br />TO PROCLAIM JULY AS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH <br />WHEREAS, parks, greenways, and open space provide a welcome respite from our fast -paced, high- <br />tech lifestyles while protecting and preserving our natural environment; and, <br />WHEREAS, parks, nature trails, open spaces, community and cultural centers, historic sites and <br />playgrounds make a community an attractive and desirable place to live, work, play, and visit, and <br />contribute to our economic vitality; and, <br />WHEREAS, these facilities contribute to our efforts to improve the quality of life in North Carolina and in <br />our community by preserving open space and promoting an appreciation of our state's natural <br />resources; and, <br />WHEREAS, parks, recreation activities and leisure experiences provide opportunities for young people <br />to live, grow, and develop into contributing members of society; and, <br />WHEREAS, parks and recreation agencies create lifelines and opportunities to continue life <br />experiences for older members of our community; and, <br />WHEREAS, parks and recreation agencies provide outlets for physical activities, socialization, and <br />stress -reducing experiences, and contribute to a sense of community; and <br />WHEREAS, parks and recreation agencies touch the lives of individuals, families, groups, and the <br />entire community with positive impacts upon the social, economic, health and environmental quality of <br />our community. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lee County Board of Commissioners does hereby <br />proclaim July as Parks and Recreation Month and encourages all citizens to celebrate by participating <br />in their choice of pleasurable activities to find refreshment in their leisure. <br />Adopted this the 13th day of July 2015. <br />ATTEST: <br />a .n I M. Lee, ClerlN Clerkthe Board <br />Amy M. balrymple, C it <br />Lee County Board of Commissioners <br />