HomeMy WebLinkAboutPROCLAMATION re National Park WeekRegular Agenda
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Adiel McKnight, Executive Assistant
DATE: April 17, 2023
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming the week of April 22-30, 2023 as National
Park Week
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
National Park Week is a time to explore amazing places, discover stories of history and culture. Parks
across the country will host a variety of special programs, events, and digital experiences. National
Park Week is a wonderful time to celebrate the work done by National Park Foundation (NPF) and
their partners to ensure parks thrive and spark wonder for generations to come. The National Park
Service will have five entrance fee -free days, January 16, April 22, August 4, September 23 and
November 11, in 2023. The free admission days are designed to encourage discovery and visitation of
the country's variety of national parks. With at least one in every state, national parks are accessible
places to visit to refresh body, mind and spirit.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to Jefferson County.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Proclamation re: Proclaiming the week of April 22-30, 2023 as National Park Week
REVIEWED BY:
Mark McCauley, County Admiiii
Date
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, National Park Week is a time to explore amazing places and discover stories of history
and culture. Parks across the country will host a variety of special programs, events, and digital experiences;
and
WHEREAS, with over 400 national parks across the country, National Park Week is a great time to
discover a new park, learn more about parks, and enjoy their natural beauty; and
WHEREAS, National Park Week is a wonderful time to celebrate the work done by National Park
Foundation (NPF) and our partners to ensure parks thrive and spark wonder for generations to come; and
WHEREAS, the National Park Foundation is committed to connecting people of all identities to the
adventures, lessons, and experiences that national parks offer; and
WHEREAS, national parks belong to all of us, and it's important that we all feel welcome and safe
when we visit them; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County has many National Parks used for camping, picnicking, boating,
fishing, canoeing and kayaking; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County's parks offer a variety of camping opportunities from tenting to RV
sites, group camps, cabins, vacation houses, and some retreat center accommodations; and
WHEREAS, waterfalls, stunning scenery, hiking, biking, or taking walks on the beach, our parks are
for everyone, from beautiful sandy beaches to majestic views to forested hiking trails; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT in recognition of our communities' deeply held
care for and collective responsibility to preserve and protect our environment, the Jefferson County Board of
County Commissioners hereby proclaims April 22-30, 2023 as
National Park Week
and encourage all residents to enjoy their national parks.
APPROVED this 171h day of April, 2023
SEAL: JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Greg Brotherton, Chair
ATTEST: Kate Dean, Member
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC
Clerk of the Board Heidi Eisenhour, Member