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INTEROFFICE MEMORAND U M
Date: September 29, 2021
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald Burton, City Manager
From: Chandra Alpough, Director of Parks and Recreation .
RE: P.R. 22175- Designating October 9, 2021 and May 14, 2022 as International
Migratory Bird Day
Introduction:
The intent of this agenda item is to request the City Council's approval of P.R. No. 22175
designating October 9, 2021 and May 14, 2022 as International Migratory Bird Day.
Background:
Migratory birds are some of the most beautiful and easily observed wildlife that share our
communities. Many citizens recognize and welcome migratory songbirds as symbolic
harbingers of spring and fall. The migrant species also play an important economic role in our
community, controlling insect pests and generating millions in recreational dollars statewide.
Citizens are urged to celebrate this observance and to support efforts to protect and conserve
migratory birds in their habitats in our community as well as the world at large.
Budget Impact:
None
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve P.R. No. 22175 designating October 9, 2021
and May 14, 2022 as International Migratory Bird Day.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8182 X FAX 409.983.8294
P. R.No. 22175
09/29/2021 DG
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DESIGNATION OF OCTOBER 9, 2021 AND
MAY 14, 2022 AS INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAYS IN PORT ARTHUR
TO URGE ALL CITIZENS TO CELEBRATE THIS OBSERVANCE WHILE
SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO PROTECT AND CONSERVE MIGRATORY BIRDS AND
THEIR HABITATS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD AT LARGE
WHEREAS, migratory birds are some of the most beautiful and easily observed
wildlife that share our communities; and,
WHEREAS, many citizens recognize and welcome migratory songbirds as symbolic
harbingers of spring, and fall; and,
WHEREAS, migratory birds and their habitats are declining throughout the Americas,
facing a growing number of threats on their migration routes and in both summer and winter
homes; and,
WHEREAS, public awareness and concern are crucial components of migratory bird
conservation; and,
WHEREAS, citizens are enthusiastic about birds, informed about the threats they face,
and empowered to help address those threats can directly contribute to maintaining healthy bird
populations; and,
WHEREAS, since 1993, World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) has become a primary
vehicle for focusing public attention on the nearly 350 species that travel between nesting
habitats in our communities and throughout North America and their wintering grounds in South
and Central America, Mexico,the Caribbean, and the Southern U.S.; and,
WHEREAS, hundreds of thousands of people will observe WMBD, gathering in town
squares, community centers, schools, parks, nature centers, and wildlife refuges to learn about
birds,take action to conserve them, and simply to have fun; and,
P. R.No. 22175
09/29/2021 DG
WHEREAS, while WMBD officially is held each year on the second Saturday in May
and also in the fall, its observance is not limited to a single day, and planners are encouraged to
schedule activities on the dates best suited to the presence of both migrants and celebrants; and,
WHEREAS, WBMD is not only a day to foster an appreciation for wild birds and to
celebrate and support migratory bird conservation, but also a call to action; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby designate October 9, 2021 and May 14, 2022
as International Migratory Bird Day in Port Arthur area to urge all citizens to celebrate this
observance while supporting efforts to protect and conserve migratory birds in their habitats in
our community and the world at large; and,
Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of
the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of , A.D., 2021,
at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, by the following vote:
AYES:(Mayor)
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Thurman"Bill"Bartie
Mayor
P. R.No. 22175
09/29/2021 DG
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Val Tizeno, Esq.
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ron Burton
City Manager
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Chandra Alpough
Director of Parks and Recreation
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
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Kandy Daniel
Interim Director of Finance
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Purchasing Manager