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WHEREAS, America's system of public lands includes parks, unique landscapes, forests,
wildlife refuges, historic trails, natural streams and wetlands, nature centers, gardens and other
landmark areas throughout the nation that individually and collectively represent irreplaceable
national resources; and
WHEREAS, public lands provide locally accessible natural and cultural resources for
environmental learning, wildlife appreciation and recreation; and
WHEREAS, public lands promote civic ideals that include shared stewardship and
recognition of public ownership; and
WHEREAS, shared stewardship requires the goodwill, cooperation and active support of
citizens, community, city and state officials, business leaders, children and adults; and
WHEREAS, recreation opportunities offered by public lands help families lead a more
active lifestyle and reduce the incidence of childhood obesity; and
WHEREAS, land conservation efforts improve access to public lands for urban residents
and work to break down the barriers that prevent Americans from actively utilizing their public
lands; and
WHEREAS, National Public Lands Day, now celebrating its 20th Anniversary, is the
nation's largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands and is coordinated by the National
Environmental Education Foundation. The Bureau of Land Management, Department of
Defense, Environmental Protection Agency, National Park Service, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and U.S. Forest Service serve as federal agency
partners. This effort has become an annually anticipated celebration for the local participation
on publicly held lands in Cape Canaveral; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rocky Randels, Mayor, of the City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard
County, Florida, do hereby proclaim September 28, 2013 as the 20th Anniversary of
NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY
and call upon the people of Cape Canaveral to recognize and participate in this special
observance.
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