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NATIONAL AQUATIC WEEK PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Individuals and organized forms of recreation and the creative use of free time are vital to the happy lives of all our citizens: and education, athletic and recreation programs throughout the City of Moscow encompass a multitude of activities that can result in personal accomplishment, self-satisfaction and family unity for all citizens, regardless of their background, ability level or age; and WHEREAS, citizens of Moscow should recognize the vital role that swimming and aquatic- related activities relate to good physical and mental health and enhance the quality of life for all people; and WHEREAS, the City of Moscow is extremely proud of the swimming facilities and aquatic programs of this community and their contributions to providing to all ages a healthy place to recreate, a place to learn and grow, to swim, build self-esteem, confidence and sense of self-worth which contributes to the quality of life in our community; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Nancy Chaney, Mayor of the City of Moscow, do hereby proclaim July 17-23 as National Aquatic Week in the City of Moscow, and urge all those in the City of Moscow to support and promote this observance. DATED this 3rd day of July, 2006. Nancy Chaney, Mayor