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St. Joseph proclaims July 2025 National Parks and Recreation Month
Summary
The council issued a proclamation recognizing July 2025 as National Parks and Recreation Month, highlighting parks' role in public health and community well-being and thanking parks staff for their work.
The mayor read a proclamation declaring July 2025 as National Parks and Recreation Month for the city of St. Joseph, noting that the U.S. House of Representatives has designated July for this observance and emphasizing the role of parks and recreation in promoting physical and mental health, preserving ecology and providing recreation opportunities for residents of all ages.
The proclamation thanked park staff and volunteers for their work and recognized facilities and amenities such as sports fields, trails and pools as important city resources. Following the proclamation, the mayor and the council expressed appreciation to parks staff, and the parks group was invited forward to receive the acknowledgement.
A portion of the proclamation text read that parks and recreation "play a vital role in promoting health and wellness by enhancing the physical and mental well-being of individuals" and that the city designates July 2025 as National Parks and Recreation Month in St. Joseph. There was no separate council debate recorded on the proclamation.
