2024-31 Litter Free Rhody

THE CITY OF NEWPORT

RESOLUTION

OF THE
COUNCIL

No. 2024-31

WHEREAS, Rhode Island is known for its natural beauty, including its beaches, vibrant cities, and rural towns. Specifically, the City of Newport enjoys its clean sidewalks, beaches, public parks, and walking paths including the Cliff Walk and Easton’s Pond; 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, that the City of Newport
(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 City of Newport 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; AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that upon passage of this Resolution it be sent to Governor of the State of Rhode Island, Daniel J. McKee.

LYNN UNDERWOOD CEGLIE
DAVID CARLIN
JEANNE MARIE NAPOLITANO
XAY KHAMSYVORAVONG

IN COUNCIL
READ AND PASSED
MARCH 27, 2024

LAURA C. SWISTAK, CMC
CITY CLERK