2024-26 Resolution of the Council, re: Pledging to Keep Rhody Litter Free.

2024-26

THE TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN

RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL

WHEREAS: Rhode Island is known for its natural beauty, including its pristine beaches, vibrant cities, and rural towns. Specifically, the Town of Middletown enjoys its clean beaches, public parks, and trails, and

WHEREAS: Rhode Islanders in all thirty-nine cities and towns should be able to live in clean, litter-free, and healthy communities, and

WHEREAS: As municipal officials, we are the stewards of such, and

WHEREAS: We must make a commitment to investing in environmental protection and educating residents on its importance and connection to improving our state’s overall health, and

WHEREAS: We will work with our state partners to advance these goals, such as hosting community cleanups, passing local litter-related ordinances, or working on shifting community culture around littering.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED: The Town Council of the Town of Middletown:

(1) Formally pledges to Keep Rhody Litter Free by supporting Governor Daniel J. McKee’s Litter Free Rhode Island campaign; and

(2) Encourages each of the residents of the Town of Middletown to join us in taking this pledge by visiting litterfree.ri.gov; and

(3) Commits to fulfill our pledge through coordinating various events such as community cleanups.

BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED: That the Town Clerk submit a copy of this Resolution to His Excellency, the Honorable Governor of the State of Rhode Island, Daniel McKee.

MAY 6, 2024

READ AND PASSED IN COUNCIL

Wendy J. W. Marshall, MMC
Town Clerk