June 21, 2021

Whereas: Parks and recreation programs are an essential part of the Roseville Community; and

Whereas: Parks and recreation are vitally important to establishing and maintaining the quality of life in Roseville, ensuring the health of all citizens, and contributing to the economic and environmental well-being of Roseville and the larger community; and

Whereas: Our parks and recreation programs build healthy, equitable and active communities that aid in the prevention of chronic disease, promote social bonds by uniting neighbors and also improve and ensure the physical, mental and emotional health of all citizens; and

Whereas: Parks and recreation contribute to making Roseville an equitable community by offering diverse programs and services that are appealing and accessible to all of Roseville, educating community members about diverse cultures and providing a gathering spot where neighbors can gather, interact and build bonds; and

Whereas: Our parks and recreation programs increase Roseville's economic prosperity through increased property values, increased tourism, the attraction and retention of residents and businesses, and crime reduction; and

Whereas: Our parks and natural recreation areas improve water quality, protect groundwater, prevent flooding, improve the quality of the air we breathe, provide vegetative buffers to development, and produce habitat for wildlife; and

Whereas: Our parks and natural recreation areas ensure the ecological beauty of our community and provide a place for children and adults to connect with nature and recreate outdoors; and 

Whereas: The U.S. House of Representatives has designated July as Parks and Recreation and

Whereas: Roseville Minnesota recognizes the benefits derived from parks and recreation resources 

Now, Therefore Be It Resolved that the City Council of the City of Roseville does hereby proclaim July 2021 as Parks and Recreation month in the City of Roseville.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Roseville to be affixed this Twenty First day of June 2021. 

Mayor Daniel J. Roe

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2021 City Proclamations

January

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month
Optimist Day

February

Black History Month

March

Women's History Month

April

Arbor Day
Day of Remembrance
Fair Housing Month

May

Asian Pacific Islander Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
Older Adults Month
National Police Officers' Memorial Day and National Police Week

June

LGBTQQIA+ Pride Week

July

Parks and Recreation Month
Americans with Disabilities

September

Constitution Week
Kiwanis Peanut Day

September-October

Hispanic Heritage Month

November

Native American Month