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Resolution No. 17-2002
A Resolution of the Tiburon Town Council Proclaiming
April 2002 as "WASTE-FREE MONTH"
WHEREAS, April 22, 2002 will be the 32nJ celebration of Earth Day
in the United States; and
WHEREAS, State Law AB 939 requires every community to reduce
its waste stream every year; and
WHEREAS, the easiest way for individuals to reduce trash is to live
simply and sustainably, and to practice the "4 R's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
and Rot (compost); and
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WHEREAS, in recognition of these facts and in an effort to
encourage the residents of the Town of Tiburon to become part of a global
solution to reduce waste on Earth Day and every day, the Town Council of
the Town of Tiburon does hereby proclaim April 2002 as "Waste-Free
Month" in the Town of Tiburon,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Tiburon residents
are encouraged to take steps to reduce the amount of waste they generate in
two simple ways; those who pack lunches are encouraged to avoid the use of
throw-away bags, single-use cartons or cans, plastic wrap, foil, Styrofoam,
plastic utensils, and paper napkins in their lunches; and residents are also
asked to take steps to reduce the amount of unwanted mail they receive.
ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tiburon Town Council on
April 3, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Gram, Fredericks, Matthews,
Thompson
Slavitz
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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Y MATTHEWS, MAYOR
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ATTEST: ..' .' /
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DIANE CRANE IAC6PI, TOWN CLERK