HR0303 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, One of the City of Elgin's goals listed in its Sustainability Action Plan is to "educate the community on the value of sustainable practices and healthy living"; and

WHEREAS, The Elgin Sustainability Commission created the 2019 Elgin Earth Month Planning Committee to help expand Earth Day into a month-long community awareness initiative on environmental issues and sustainability practices; and

WHEREAS, Both Rep. Anna Moeller and Sen. Cristina Castro serve as honorary co-chairs of Elgin Earth Month in 2019; and

WHEREAS, A diversity of different organizations, businesses, and groups, such as the Gail Borden Public Library District, Elgin Township, Elgin Community College and many others, are collaborating with the city to promote environmental awareness and education throughout April; and

WHEREAS, Over 20 different events, activities, and projects are being hosted by a variety of organizations and businesses across the entire city during April; and

WHEREAS, Internationally renowned environmental advocates, including Xiuhtezcatl Martinez and Renee Scheltema, have been invited to Elgin and will participate in programs designed to educate citizens about what they can do to save the planet; and

WHEREAS, It is understood that sustainability will only be achieved by meeting the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations; and

WHEREAS, It is more important than ever for local governments to work at proactively engaging a mosaic of stakeholder groups and to defend the environmental progress that has been heretofore gained; and

WHEREAS, It is essential to expand and diversify the environmental movement to achieve maximum progress; and

WHEREAS, It is important for local communities to stay focused on the constant need for environmental activism, stewardship commitments, and sustainability efforts; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare April 2019 as Elgin Earth Month and encourage all of its citizens, businesses, and institutions to use this time to celebrate the Earth and promote the protection of our species; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Mayor of Elgin.