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A resolution recognizing Tuesday, April 22, 2025, as Earth Day in Nashville and Davidson County.
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WHEREAS, Earth Day began on April 22, 1970, as a way to protest environmental destruction. United States Senator Gaylord Nelson envisioned the first Earth Day as a nationwide teach-in to educate the public and elected officials about our role in protecting the environment; and
WHEREAS, the first Earth Day marked the beginning of the modern environmental movement and led to the passage of landmark environmental laws in the United States, including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day is a time to reflect on the impact humans have on Earth, how we affect the global environment and climate, and how that, in turn, affects our own health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, all people, regardless of race, gender, income, or geography, have a right to a healthy, sustainable environment with economic growth and opportunity; and
WHEREAS, this is the moment to solve the climate crisis, to choose both a prosperous and sustainable future, and to restore nature and build a healthy planet for our children and their children; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day is an opportunity for the residents of Nashville and Davidson County to take action in the community to combat climate change and environmental degradation, support green economy initiatives, and encourage others to undertake similar actions; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day is an occasion to clean up local parks, green spaces, and waterways and to address everyday actions that contribute to climate change and environmental harm; and
WHEREAS, this year, Nashville's Earth Day celebration will take place on Saturday, April 19 at Centennial Park from 11am to 5pm at the Centennial Park Bandshell. This free family event brings the Nashville community together to celebrate our planet, inspire positive environmental change, and support sustainable small businesses & nonprofits.
NOW, THEREFORE...
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