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DESIGNATION OF APRIL 14T"- 22"°, 2023 AS INTERNATIONAL
DARK SKY WEEK
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, live under a dome of
light pollution and may never experience the visual wonder of living under a
dark sky; and,
WHEREAS; The Milky Way is hidden from more than one-third of
humanity, including 60% of Europeans and nearly 80% of North Americans;
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; the International Dark-Sky Association 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, Mayor of the City of Apache
Junction, Arizona, do hereby proclaim the week of April 14t'- 22nd as
INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY WEEK
Signed and attested to this 2-9 day of &W 2023.
WALT R "CHIP" WILSON
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk