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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 programs increase a community's
economic prosperity through increased property values, expansion
of the local tax base, increased tourism, the attraction and
retention of businesses and crime reduction; and
WHEREAS, Parks and recreation are fundamental to the
environmental well-being of our community; and
WHEREAS, Parks and recreation are an essential and adaptable
infrastructure that make our communities resilient in the face
of natural disasters and climate change; and
WHEREAS, Our parks and natural recreation areas ensure the
ecological beauty of our community and provide a place for
children and adults to connect with nature and recreate
outdoors; and
WHEREAS, The parks and recreation benefits would be
impossible without the hardworking professionals who work
tirelessly behind the scenes to provide the high-quality
programs and facilities we desire and expect in our parks and
public spaces; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth supports the skilled work of parks
and recreation professionals to strengthen community
connections, connect people with nature and provide
environmental sustainability; and
WHEREAS, The national celebration celebrating parks and
recreation professionals takes place during "National Park and
Recreation Month"; therefore be it
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