WHEREAS, a sound natural environment is the foundation of a healthy society and a robust economy; and

WHEREAS, human activities around the globe are causing severe environmental damage that threatens human health and our planet's ability to sustain a diverse community of life; and

WHEREAS, the technical knowledge of how to live in harmony with our environment to accomplish this end already exists; and

WHEREAS, local communities can help to reverse environmental degradation and contribute to building a healthy society by addressing issues such as energy use, transportation, waste prevention, and sprawl; and

WHEREAS, Earth Day is an ideal time to remind Leon County's citizens that they have earth-friendly waste disposal options, such as recycling; and

WHEREAS, Leon County Recycling is co-sponsoring a TALLAHASSEE RECYCLES FOR EARTH DAY event along with other local businesses and organizations, including Tri-Eagle Sales and the City of Tallahassee.

NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED BY THE LEON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS that April 22, 2003, be hereby declared

in Leon County, Florida. We express our support for the TALLAHASSEE RECYCLES FOR EARTH DAY event at the Capital Circle NE Home Depot on Saturday, April 26th, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and encourage citizens to participate and join with us in our commitment to protecting our community’s natural heritage and environment. Let us all work together to build a sustainable society in our community and in the world to preserve the gifts of our natural environment for our children and our posterity forever.

DATED this 22^nd day of April, 2003.