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To Celebrate and Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Passage of the Ohio Scenic Rivers Act.
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WHEREAS, passed in 1968, the Ohio Scenic Rivers Act embodies Ohioans’ commitment to the preservation of nature and the wildlife that relies on it; and
WHEREAS, upon passage, the legislation encouraged environmental awareness among Ohio residents and organizations and promoted the creation of active protection and beautification programs across the state; and
WHEREAS, as the first scenic rivers act in the country, Ohio set the precedent for creating and promoting legislation that protects bodies of water, recognizing the environmental and aesthetic impacts of clean waterways; and
WHEREAS, residents of Columbus and Ohio continue to preserve the beauty of our rivers and creeks that are protected by the 1968 legislation; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the importance of environmental consciousness and urges Columbus residents to remain aware of their footprint and actively engage in the beautification and preservation of nature’s landmarks - Ohio’s rivers and lakes; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby celebrate and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Scenic Rivers Act and recognize the communities and organizations that work hard to preserve the beauty of nature, on this date, February 26, 2018.