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WHEREAS, hundreds of thousands of people will observe World Migratory Bird Day, <br />gathering in town squares, community centers, schools, parks, nature centers, and wildlife <br />refuges to learn about birds, take action to conserve them, and simply to have fun; and <br />WHEREAS, the Convention and Visitors Bureau Board has recommended that the City <br />Council adopt a resolution designating World Migratory Bird Days each year for observance in <br />the City, and supporting an application by the City to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department <br />and Audubon Texas for certification in the "Bird City Texas" program. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE <br />CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS: <br />PART 1. The City Council designates the second Saturday each May and the second <br />Saturday each October for observance as World Migratory Bird Days. These observances will <br />not be limited to a single day. In connection with these observances, the City will provide public <br />information about bird conservation and will call upon the people of San Marcos to protect and <br />conserve birds and their habitats in our community. <br />PART 2. The City Council hereby supports an application by the City to the Texas Parks <br />and Wildlife Department and Audubon Texas to certify San Marcos in the "Bird City Texas" <br />program, which will continue to enhance the City's reputation for leadership in protecting its <br />natural environment, including bird habitats, will recognize the interests of many citizens in bird <br />conservation, and will promote the City as a destination for birding-related tourism. <br />PART 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately from and after its <br />passage. <br />ADOPTED on November 4, 2020. <br />ane Hughson <br />Mayor <br />Attest: <br />"T my�K. ook <br />�. ' nterim 0 y Clerk <br />