Item B3 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date October 16, 2013 Division: BOCC
Bulk Item: Yes _No x Department: George R. Neugent
Staff Contact Person/Phone #: T. Colonna 4512
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Presentation of Proclamation declaring November 15, 2013 as American Recycles and Monroe
Recycles Day
ITEM BACKGROUND:
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TOTAL COST: INDIRECT COST: BUDGETED: Yes No
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APPROVED BY: County Atty OMB/Purchasing Risk Management
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DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM#
Revised 7/09
Whereas, Monroe County recognizes the importance of protecting and preserving our natural resources
and adopting conscientious habits that will improve our daily lives and bring about a cleaner, safer, and
more sustainable environment; and
Whereas,although there has been a significant increase in the amount of recycling in Monroe County to
date, we must also continue to focus on other initiatives such as waste reduction, composting,the reuse
of products and materials, and purchasing recycled products; and
Whereas, by encouraging businesses, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools and individuals to
celebrate November 15, 2013 as America Recycles Day and Monroe County Recycles Day,we can further
promote recycling as an environmentally efficient and economically smart habit; and
Whereas, state and community leaders can help encourage recycling by informing citizens about local
recycling options,they can also help foster greater awareness of the need to expand collections
programs by promoting the benefits of recycling investments for businesses; and
Whereas, it is important that all Monroe County citizens become involved in recycling activities and
learn more about the many recycled and recyclable products available to them as consumers; it is also
fitting for Monroe County to celebrate America Recycles Day 2013 and take action by educating citizens
about the recycling options available in our community;
Now,therefore, I Mayor George Neugent, do hereby recognize November 15, 2013, as
America Recycles Day and Monroe Recycles Day.