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RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING EARTH DAY 1990
AND PROCLAIMING APRIL 26, 1990 A8 "THE NEW COMMUTE"
WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 is a national and international
call to action for all citizens to join in a global effort to save
the planet; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 campus and community activities
and events will educate all citizens on the importance of acting
in an environmentally sensitive fashion using efficient
transportation and adopting a more ecologically sound lifestyle;
and
WHEREAS, the County of Butte encourages pedestrians,
bicycling, public transit, and ride sharing as alternative modes
of transportation to the auto; and
WHEREAS, the increased use of alternative transportation
will greatly improve pollution problems, alleviate traffic
congestion, and increase energy efficiency in Butte County; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Butte County Board
of Supervisors proclaim Thursday, April 26, 1990 as "The New
Commute" in the interest of all citizens leaving their cars at
home; and
BE IT FIIRTHER RESOLVED, organizations, schools,
businesses and governments should encourage members, students and
employees to participate in "The New Commute" and provide
appropriate incentives to do so.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of
Supervisors on the 3rd of April, 1990 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors McInturf, Dolan, Vercruse, Fulton and Chairman
McLaughlin
NOES: Nane
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None ¢nA
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ED MC LAIIGHLIN, hair,
Butte County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
WILLIAM H. RANDQLPH, Chief Administrative Officer
and lerk of a Board of Supervisors
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