WHEREAS Earth Day was initially celebrated on April 22, 1970, marking the inception of the environmental movement and has since evolved into the largest participatory environmental movement on the planet; and 

WHEREAS with urban areas set to become home to two-thirds of the world population by 2050 and as climate change is being observed and experienced, municipalities find themselves at the frontline of the battle against climate change; and 

WHEREAS Earth Day is a key time to unite our community, make a positive impact on the environment and be proactive and take bold steps to be part of the ecological transition to create a healthier environment for our citizens. 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT I Shawn Pankow, Mayor of the Town of Smiths Falls, hereby declare April 22nd as Earth Day in the Town of Smiths Falls and urge all citizens of the Town of Smiths Falls to participate in activities and initiatives which support environmental awareness and stewardship and visit https://earthday.ca/ for more information.