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INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY WEEK
APRIL 2 - 89 2024
WHEREAS; the beauty and wonder of a natural night sky is a shared heritage of
all humankind, and the experience of standing beneath a starry night
sky inspires feelings of wonder and awe, encouraging a growing
interest in science and nature; and
WHEREAS; the Sonoran desert is home to dozens of species that rely on
undisturbed night environments to thrive; and,
WHEREAS; 80 percent of the world's population lives under a dome of light
pollution and may never experience the visual wonder of living
under a dark sky; and,
WHEREAS; light pollution has been scientifically proven to have economic and
environmental consequences, which result in significant negative
impacts and contributes to diminished energy security; and,
WHEREAS; Dark Sky International is the globally-recognized authority on light
pollution, and has created International Dark-Sky Week to raise
awareness of light pollution, and provide free education, resources,
and solutions to the public to encourage the protection of and
enjoyment of dark skies.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Walter "Chip" Wilson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as
Mayor of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, do hereby proclaim April 2- 8, 2024 as
INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY WEEK
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Signed and attested to this��day of , 2024.
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Walter"Chip" Wilson
Mayor
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City Clerk