Title
Proclamation Recognizing Roger Moon as Volunteer of the Month for July 2019
Memorandum
PROCLAMATION
In Appreciation of Roger Moon
July 1, 2019
WHEREAS, Roger Moon has dedicated himself to volunteering in the assistance of rain gardens in the Ann Arbor Parks and Natural Area Preservation; and
WHEREAS, Roger Moon has worked with the GIVE 365 Volunteer Program, Natural Area Preservation, and Washtenaw County Water Quality Specialists for the past 4 years, dedicating over 1000 service hours. He has adopted several public rain gardens, has assisted staff in maintenance efforts in public and private workdays in 15 Natural Areas; and
WHEREAS, Roger regularly educates the public on how to identify invasive plants from native species. He focuses on the importance of rain garden structures and green living spaces by consistently cleaning up litter, measuring rainfall, soil temperatures and infiltration rates; and
WHEREAS, His consistent participation with the GIVE 365 Volunteer Program, Natural Area Preservation, and Washtenaw County has made a tremendous positive impact on public spaces as well as the community in which they have interacted; and
WHEREAS, The City of Ann Arbor appreciates the tireless work of volunteers in assistance of our parks.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Christopher Taylor, Mayor of Ann Arbor, Michigan, in recognition of these personal and volunteer endeavors, conducted to the greater good of our community, do hereby proclaim a commemoration of Roger Moon on July 1, 2019, in the City of Ann Arbor.
I hereby set my hand and seal
This first day of July, 2019
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Christopher Taylor
Mayor of the City of Ann Arbor