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2009 - ,_LQ <br />LEE COU <br />a G Q Q o a 2 o ©_ . <br />Committed Today for a Better Tomorrow <br />PROCLAMATION <br />SPRING 2009 "LITTER SWEEP" <br />ROADSIDE CLEANUP <br />WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation annually organizes a Spring <br />statewide roadside cleanup to ensure clean and beautiful roads in North Carolina; and <br />WHEREAS, the Spring 2009 "Litter Sweep' roadside cleanup has been designed for April <br />18 —May 2, 2009, 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; <br />and <br />• WHEREAS, a clean environment are sources of great pride for all Lee County residents, <br />attracting tourists and adding in recruiting new industries; and <br />WHEREAS, the cleanup will aide awareness of the need for cleaner roadsides, emphasize <br />the importance of not littering and encourage recycling of solid wastes; and <br />WHEREAS, the 2009 Spring cleanup will celebrate the 21 anniversary of the North <br />Carolina Adopt -A- Highway program and the thousands of volunteers who contribute their <br />time and labor year round to keep our roadsides clean. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, We, the Lee County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim <br />April 18 — May 2, 2009, 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 6 day of April 2009. <br />ATTEST: <br />aynell M. Lee, Clerk <br />• <br />Richard B. Hayes, C �' ma <br />Lee County Board of Commissioners <br />