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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
EARTH WEEK RESOLUTION 2019
WHEREAS, Earth Day, observed every year on April 22 to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide, now has over one billion people participating across the globe; and
WHEREAS, sustainable communities are a core policy priority for Cook County; and
WHEREAS, sustainable communities thrive economically, socially and environmentally, and promote the goal of equity in Cook County; and
WHEREAS, Cook County's Policy Roadmap commits us to ensuring environmental justice, promoting sustainable development, fighting climate change, promoting green jobs for all, and building the capacity of our communities to create a sustainable and resilient future; and
WHEREAS, Cook County has reduced greenhouse gas emissions from its building energy use by 32 percent since 2010, towards its goal of becoming carbon neutral by the year 2050, by developing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects; and
WHEREAS, Cook County implemented the Green Buildings Program that looks holistically at the design, space utilization, operations and life cycle impact of County owned properties to become a model for sustainable asset management that minimizes environmental impacts, improves the health and wellness of communities, and increases the value of County assets to optimize taxpayer dollars; and
WHEREAS, Cook County supports sustainable communities through promoting community solar and energy efficiency for residents, helping to return brownfields to productive use, promoting transit and other non-auto alternative transportation modes, increasing recycling, and in many other ways; and
WHEREAS, Cook County is working with its employees, residents and communities to raise awareness and encourage adoption of energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable practices.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that the week of April 21 to 27, 2019 be declared Earth Week in Cook...
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