Referred to: The Energy and Environment Committee (Chairman Bartels and

Legislators Greene, Richard Parete, Ronk and Wawro)

Legislator Kenneth Wishnick and Legislators Gregorius, Provenzano, and Wawro

offer the following:

WHEREAS, Earth Day is observed each year on the 22nd day of April, in over

175 countries; and

WHEREAS, the Ulster County Legislature recognizes and pays tribute to

those organizations and individuals dedicating their purposeful work to increasing

public awareness of, and appreciation for, the natural resources of the Ulster County

and the entire State of New York; and

 WHEREAS, in the 43 years that have passed since the original Earth Day, the

planet has been subjected to the continuing burdens of world population growth,

increasing commercial and residential development, ocean pollution, increasing

stores of toxic and nuclear waste, and other similar assaults which have exacerbated

the growing dangers of global climate change, ozone depletion, toxic poisoning,

deforestation and mass species extinctions; and

 WHEREAS, a sound natural environment is the foundation of a healthy

society and a robust economy in that it works hand in hand with the creation of green

jobs, boosts sustainable agriculture in communities and allows residents of Ulster

County to enjoy the natural elements that have defined our County; and

 WHEREAS, human activities around the world are causing severe

environmental damage that threatens human health and our planet’s ability to sustain

a diverse community of life; and

 WHEREAS, April 22, 2014 marks the 44th Anniversary of Earth Day, a day

set aside to celebrate the beauty of our natural environment and revitalize efforts

required to protect, and maintain respect for, the environment and its resources; and

 WHEREAS, Earth Day activities and events will educate all citizens on the

importance of acting in an environmentally sensitive fashion by recycling,

conserving energy and water, using efficient transportation, and adopting more

ecologically sound lifestyles; now, therefore, be it

 RESOLVED, that the Ulster County Legislature hereby commemorates the

44th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 2014; and, be it further 

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Resolution No. 146 April 15, 2014

Commemorating The 44th Anniversary Of Earth Day On April 22,

2014

 RESOLVED, that Ulster County commits itself to undertaking programs and

projects to enhance our community’s natural environment; and, be it further

 RESOLVED, that the Ulster County Legislature thanks all concerned citizens

of Ulster County and beyond who embrace the responsibility of protecting and

preserving the environment for future generations,

and move its adoption.

ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

 AYES: 22 NOES: 0

 (Absent: Legislator Briggs)

Passed Committee: Energy and Environment Committee on April 8, 2014

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

NONE

STATE OF NEW YORK

 ss:

COUNTY OF ULSTER

This is to certify that I, the undersigned Clerk of the Legislature of the County of Ulster have compared the

foregoing resolution with the original resolution now on file in the office of said clerk, and which was adopted by said

Legislature on the 15th Day of April, 2014, and that the same is a true and correct transcript of said resolution and of the

whole thereof.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the County of Ulster this 16th Day of April in

the year Two Thousand and Fourteen.

|s| Victoria A. Fabella

Victoria A. Fabella, Clerk

Ulster County Legislature