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Danville proclaims July 2024 as Parks and Recreation Month
Summary
The Danville Town Council adopted a proclamation recognizing July 2024 as Parks and Recreation Month, citing health, economic and environmental benefits of parks and programming; the proclamation references a U.S. House designation.
The Danville Town Council unanimously adopted a proclamation recognizing July 2024 as Parks and Recreation Month in Danville.
The proclamation, read aloud to the council, cites parks and recreation’s contributions to physical and mental health, childhood development through programming, economic benefits including increased property values and tourism, and environmental resilience. The proclamation notes that the U.S. House of Representatives has designated July as Parks and Recreation Month and that the town acknowledges the benefits derived from local parks and recreation resources.
The council voted to adopt the proclamation during the meeting; the document was noted as signed July 2024.
Councilmembers thanked staff and community contributors in brief remarks and encouraged residents to attend upcoming community events including a concert and a chamber event at the fairgrounds.
