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RESOLUTION NO. 13,026
A RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS
DAY EVENT IN LITTLE ROCK'S PARKS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, America's system of public lands includes parks, unique landscapes, forests, wildlife
refuges, historic trails, natural streams and wetlands, nature centers, gardens and other landmark areas
throughout the nation that individually and collectively represent irreplaceable national resources; and
WHEREAS, public lands provide locally accessible natural and cultural resources for environmental
learning, wildlife appreciation and recreation; and
WHEREAS, public lands promote civic ideals that include shared stewardship and recognition of
public ownership; and
WHEREAS, shared stewardship requires the goodwill, cooperation and active support of citizens,
community, city and state officials, business leaders, children and adults; and
WHEREAS, the City of Little Rock owns and manages more than 5,000 acres of public park land;
and
WHEREAS, an alliance between private citizens, land managers, and community leaders improves
the condition of publicly held lands for the greater enjoyment and enrichment of all central Arkansas
citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY
OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. The City of Little Rack Board of Directors declare Saturday, September 26 National
Public Lands Day and call upon the people of Little Rock to recognize and participate in this special
observance by giving four (4) hours to work in Little Rock's Parks.
Section 2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption.
ADOPTED: September 15, 2009
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30 usan La levy, Acting City Clerk
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32 APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
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35 Thomas M. Carpenter, City Attorney
APPROVED:
Mark Stodola, Mayor