Resolution No. 13-03 v RESOLUTION NO. 13-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, URGING CITIZENS AND PRIVATE BUSINESSES TO
SUPPORT "EARTH HOUR 2013" BY TURNING OFF NON-ESSENTIAL
LIGHTS FOR ONE HOUR, FROM 8:30 PM UNTIL 9:30 PM ON
SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2013.
WHEREAS, March 23, 2013, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm has been designated as "Earth
Hour" by the World Wildlife Fund as a reminder that, by working together, people can make a
positive impact in the fight against climate change; and
WHEREAS, "Earth Hour" is a global environmental initiative which involves something
quite simple - turning off non-essential lights for one hour. The movement symbolizes that by
working together, each of us can make a positive impact in this fight, protecting our future and
that of future generations; and
WHEREAS, since its inception in 2007, the World Wildlife Fund's annual campaign to
raise awareness of environmental challenges has become a global phenomenon; and
WHEREAS, World Wildlife Fund is one of the world's largest and most respected
independent conservation organizations whose mission is to stop the degradation of the earth's
natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by
conserving the world's biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources
is sustainable; and
WHEREAS, on March 23, 2013, cities and states across the country and around the world
will be joining Atlantic Beach to raise awareness and demonstrate commitment to addressing
climate change.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Commission of Atlantic Beach
designates March 23, 2013 from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm as "Earth Hour" in Atlantic Beach and calls
upon all citizens and business owners to join in supporting the aims and goals of this effort.
ADOPTED by the City Commission of Atlantic Beach, Florida, this 11th day of March,
2013.
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MIKE BORNO
Mayor
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DONNA L. BARTLE, CMC
City Clerk
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