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A Resolution Proclaiming June 14th, 2011 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, parents, schools, child care centers, nonprofit organizations, businesses, churches,
synagogues, mosques, and all interested parties wish to raise this community's children to
become healthy, happy, and successful adults.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does proclaim June 14, 2011
an official "Play Day" and urge all citizens to celebrate Play Day and support efforts to build
and maintain playspaces, playgrounds and to provide for other outdo, - , periences in their
communities and neighborhoods.
' for the City of Oak Par Ifilit ' day of , � i , 2 1
Passed by the City Council ty f` ill 1 `/
r ■ a 'd Beaudet, Mayor
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Eric Johnson, City Administrator
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