City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE NATIONAL 10-MINUTE
WALK TO THE PARK DAY EVENT WITH THE TRUST
FOR PUBLIC LAND AND MONTEFIORE EINSTEIN
MOUNT VERNON
Whereas, by letter dated September 25, 2024, the Commissioner of the Recreation Department has requested legislation authorizing the co-sponsorship of the National 10-Minute Walk to Park Day on Thursday, October 10, 2024, in collaboration with the Trust for Public Land (TPL), Montefiore Einstein Mount Vernon, and local schools; and
Whereas, the Trust for Public Land (TPL) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to creating parks and ensuring that everyone has access to green spaces within a 10-minute walk of their home; and
Whereas, parks and green spaces are essential for physical health, mental well-being, and fostering community connections; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to promoting the health and well-being of its residents through access to parks and green spaces; and
Whereas, on October 10, 2024, TPL will celebrate National Walk to a Park Day, encouraging individuals to take a walk to their nearest park and recognize the many benefits of green spaces; and
Whereas, the Department of Recreation, in collaboration with TPL, Montefiore Einstein Mount Vernon, and local schools, will co-sponsor this event to further engage the community in the celebration of parks and healthy living; and
Whereas, this event serves as a public initiative to highlight the importance of parks for both individual and community health, promoting the idea that all residents should live within short walking distance of a park; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization to Co-Sponsor the National 10-Minute Walk to Park Day. The Department of Recreation is authorized to co-sponsor the National 10-Minute Walk to Park Day on Thurs...
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