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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: February 24, 2023
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald Burton, City Manager
From: Chandra Alpough, Director of Parks and Recreation(L
RE: P.R. 23009-Designating May 13, 2023 and October 14, 2023, as International
Migratory Bird Day.
Introduction:
The intent of this agenda item is to request the City Council's approval of P.R. No. 23009
designating May 13, 2023 and October 14, 2023, as International Migratory Bird Day urging
all citizens to celebrate this observance and to support efforts to protect and conserve migratory
birds and their habitats in our community and the world at large.
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.
Budget Impact:
None.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve PR 23009 authorizing the City Manager to
designate May 13, 2023 and October 14, 2023, as International Migratory Bird Day urging all
citizens to celebrate this observance and to support efforts to protect and conserve migratory
birds and their habitats in our community and the world at large.
"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. 23009
02/24/2023 DG
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DESIGNATION OF MAY 13, 2023 AND
OCTOBER 14, 2023 AS INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAY 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 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. 23009
02/24/2023 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, WMBD 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 May 13, 2023 and October 14,
2023 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 and 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., 2023, at
a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, by the following vote:
AYES:(Mayor)
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Thurman"Bill" Bartle
Mayor
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P. R.No. 23009
02/24/2023 DG
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Valecia T'ca io
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ron Burton
City Manager
Chandra Alpough a43P-)-0/_
Director of Parks and Recreation
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
Kandy Daniel /I
Interim Director of Finance
Clifton Wi liams, CPPB
Purchasing Manager