CITYOF  OAKDALE  State of Minnesota City of Oakdale  Proclamation  WHEREAS, recreation programs and events promote physical, emotional, and mental health and wellness WHEREAS, recreation programs and events build healthy, active communities that aid in the prevention of chronic disease, provide therapeutic recreation services for those who are mentally or physically challenged, improve the mental and emotional health of all residents, and are fundamental to the WHEREAS, recreation programs and events support safe, vibrant, attractive, progressive communities that make life better through positive alternatives offered in their recreational opportunities; and WHEREAS, parks and other natural recreation areas ensure the ecological beauty of communities and WHEREAS, the City of Oakdale supports the skilled work of its parks and recreation professionals in strengthening community cohesion and resiliency, connecting people with nature and each other, and WHEREAS, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) will celebrate nearly 40 years of Park WHEREAS, as part of Park and Recreation Month, NRPA proclaimed the third Friday in. July as Park and THEREFORE, I, Kevin Zabel, the Mayor of Oakdale, Minnesota, hereby proclaim July as "Park and Recreation Month", and. July 19, 2024 as "Park and Recreation Professionals Day" in the City of Oakdale. IN WITNESS THEREOF: I have hereunto set my hand and causedthes seel of the City ofOakdale to be  through organized and self-directed fitness, play, and activities; and  environmental well-being of our community; and  provide a place for all to connect with nature and to recreate outdoors; and  providing opportunities for healthful living; and  and Recreation Month this year, with the theme "Where You Belong"; and  Recreation Professionals Day.  affixed this 9th day of. July, 2024.  2  Kevin  2134 Zabel, Mayer