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Reading of a Proclamation for Earth Hour.
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Item Summary:
This is the second year that the City of Roswell and Keep Roswell Beautiful are participating in Earth Hour. Earth Hour is sponsored by the World Wildlife Federation (WWF) to bring awareness to the global warming situation by asking everyone to turn off their nonessential, nonemergency lights for one hour on March 28, 2009 from 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. In 2009, WWF is hoping to have 1 billion people participating in this sustainability event.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On March 3, 2009 the Public Safety and Public Works Committee recommended placing this item on the March 26, 2009 Mayor and Council Agenda. The item has also been approved by the Keep Roswell Beautiful Board of Directors.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Submitted by:
Stuart A. Moring, P.E., Director of Public Works/Environmental
Frank Hasty, Chairman of Keep Roswell Beautiful