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PR4CLAMATION � ' �
Whereas: parks and recreation is an integral part of communities throughout this cauntry,
including the Town of Lexington,Massachusetts;and
Whereas: parks and recreatian promotes health and wellness, improving the physical and
mental health of people who live near parks; and
Whereas: parks and recreation encourages physical activities by providin,g space for popular
sparts,hiking trails, swimming pool and many other activities designed to pramote
active lifestyle; and
Whereas: parks and recreation is a leading provider of healthy meals, nutrition services and
education; and
Whereas: parks and recreation programming and education activities, such as out-of-school
time programming, youth sports and environmental education, are critical to
childhood development; and
Whereas: parks and recreation increases a community's econornic prosperity through increased
property values, expansion ofthe local ta�c base, increased taurism, the attraction and
retention of businesses, and crime reduction; and
Whereas: parks and recreation is fundamental to the environmental well-being of our community;
and
Whereas: � parks and recreation is essential and adaptable infrastructure that makes our communities
resilient in the face of natural disasters and climate chan,ge; and
Whereas: our parks and natural recreation areas ensure the ecological beauty of aur community
and provide a place for children and adults to connect with nature and recreate
outdoors; and
Whereas: the U.S. House ofRepresentatives has designated July as Park and Recreation
Manth;and
Whereas: the Town of Lexington, Massaehusetts reco,gnized the benefits derived from parks
and recreation resaurces.
NQW, 7'HEREFORE, WE, THE SELEC?'B�ARD of the Tawn af Lexington,Massachusetts, do
hereby proelaim the month of Ju1y as
.Pa�k and Recreation Mvnth
in the Town of Lexington,Massachusetts.
I� WITNESS WHEREDF, we have set our hands and caused the seal of Lexington t�be affixed
herewith on the 6th af June 2022.
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71LL 1.HAI, ]OSEPH N.PATO �
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MARK D.SANDEEN