County Environmental Services Division Manager Angelica Gurule accepts a proclamation from Councilor David Izraelevitz Tuesday night, which declares Aug. 20 Clean Up Los Alamos Day. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

During Tuesday night’s regular Los Alamos County Council meeting, council presented a proclamation, which declares Aug. 20 Clean Up Los Alamos Day.

Councilor David Izraelevitz read the proclamation:

WHEREAS: Los Alamos County, Environmental Sustainability Board, Zero Waste Los Alamos, Enterprise Bank & Trust, Zia Credit Union, and Coca-Cola will sponsor the 19^th annual “Clean Up Los Alamos Day” on Saturday, August 20^th; and

WHEREAS: “Clean Up Los Alamos Day” is an opportunity for Los Alamos County residents, organizations and businesses to join together and take pride in the health and beauty of our community by collectively volunteering to clean up neighborhoods, trails, parks, schools, and businesses; and 

WHEREAS: When we participate in activities such as “Clean Up Los Alamos Day,” we set a good example for our children, teaching them we care about protecting our land and open spaces, which in turn strengthens our economy, improves property values and protects our environment; and 

WHEREAS: When we partner as a community in “Clean Up Los Alamos Day,” we encourage everyone to commit to and prioritize reducing, reusing, and recycling habits that promote positive community values that respect our natural resources; and 

WHEREAS: Los Alamos County will provide residents with a free disposal day at the Eco Station and Overlook Collection Center on August 20^th; and

NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, I do hereby proclaim Saturday, August 20^th as “CLEAN UP LOS ALAMOS DAY” and urge our community, organizations and businesses to participate; and

FURTHERMORE, I ask our residents to re-dedicate themselves to finding ways to protect and preserve our environment, such as backyard composting, packing a zero waste lunch, learning about sustainable living, preventing food waste, reusing, and recycling materials.