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A Resolution Proclaiming June 12, 2010 as a "Play Day" in the City of Oak Park Heights
Whereas, play is a crucial factor in the overall well -being of children, and
Whereas, playspaces and playgrounds within walking distance of children's homes are missing
from many communities and neighborhoods, and
Whereas, unstructured, unplanned, spontaneous, and self - motivated play is on the decline, and
Whereas, fewer children spend time outside at parks and playgrounds, and
Whereas, recess is being shortened or removed from school curriculums, and
Whereas, children who play are healthier and suffer less obesity and obesity - related health
problems such as diabetes and heart disease, and
Whereas, children who play do better in school and develop cognitive skills that are linked to
learning and academic performance, and
Whereas, children who play learn the social skills that help them become happy and well-
adjusted adults, and
Whereas, it is in the community's best interest to raise our children to become healthy, happy,
and successful adults.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does proclaim June 12, 2010
an official "Play Day" and urges all citizens to celebrate Play Day and support efforts to build
and maintain playspaces, playgrounds and to provide for other outdoor experiences in their
communities and neighborhoods.
Passed by t C ty Council for the City of Oak Park Heig is 25t day of May 10.
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D' e u et, Mayor
Att
c ohn n, City Administrator