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IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO <br />RESOLUTION NO.2008- <br />RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE CALIFORNIA <br />CHILDREN'S OUTDOOR BILL OF RIGHTS <br />WHEREAS, recent trends indicate that today's youth are increasingly disconnected from <br />nature and experiencing crises of mental and physical health, and <br />WHEREAS, the California Roundtable on Recreation, Parks and Tourism documents <br />numerous studies that have shown children who participate in outdoor recreational activities do <br />better in school, have better social skills and self-image, lead more fulfilled lives, and experience <br />a marked benefit to health concerns, and <br />WHEREAS, the California Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights is an initiative that states <br />that all children between the ages of four and fourteen should have the opportunity to participate <br />in outdoor recreational activities and discover their connection to California's history. These <br />activities include discovering California's past, splashing in the water, playing in a safe place, <br />camping under the stars, exploring nature, learning to swim, playing on a team, following a trail, <br />catching a fish, and celebrating their heritage. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council is proud to hereby <br />endorse the California Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and <br />promote its mission and featured activities for the children of San Leandro. <br />BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby directs staff to continue their <br />Recreation and Cultural programming that supports and encourages outdoor activities for youth, <br />and supports efforts within the community to provide opportunities and programs that children <br />may experience the excitement and wonder of the outdoors and be inspired to appreciate and <br />sustain our natural and cultural treasures. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Leandro does RESOLVE as <br />follows: <br />That said resolution is hereby approved and execution thereof is hereby authorized. <br />Introduced by Councilmember <br />and passed and adopted on this 7~' day of <br />April, 2008 by the following called vote: <br />Members of the Council: <br />AYES <br />NOES <br />