HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-13-24-7.4 - Resolution - 05/13/2024
RESOLUTION NO. 05-13-24-7.4
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS, RECOGNIZING MAY 11, 2024, AS WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY AND
AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO CONTINUE PURSUIT OF CERTIFICATION IN THE
TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARMENT “BIRD CITY TEXAS” PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, migratory birds are some of the most beautiful and easily observable wildlife that
share our communities; and
WHEREAS, citizens recognize and welcome migratory birds as symbolic harbingers of spring
and fall; and
WHEREAS, migratory birds also play an important economic role in our community, controlling
insect pests and generating millions in recreational dollars statewide; and
WHEREAS, migratory birds and their habitats are declining throughout the Americas, facing a
growing number of threats on their migration routes and in both their summer and winter homes;
and
WHEREAS, public awareness and concern are crucial components of migratory bird
conservation; and
WHEREAS, citizens enthusiastic about birds, informed about the threats they face, and
empowered to help address those threats can directly contribute to maintaining healthy bird
populations; and
WHEREAS, since 1993 World Migratory Bird Day (formerly International Migratory Bird Day)
has become a primary vehicle for focusing public attention on the nearly 350 species that travel
between nesting habitats in our communities and throughout North America and their wintering
grounds in South and Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and the southern U.S.; and
WHEREAS, hundreds of thousands of people will observe World Migratory Bird Day, gathering
in town squares, community centers, schools, parks, nature centers, and wildlife refuges to learn
about birds, to take action to conserve them, and simply to have fun; and
WHEREAS, World Migratory Bird Day is not only a day to foster appreciation for wild birds and
to celebrate and support migratory bird conservation, but also it is a call to action; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the public interest to adopt this Resolution recognizing
the second Saturday in May as World Migratory Bird Day and the upcoming May 11, 2024 as
World Migratory Bird Day.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS:
PART 1: That the City Council recognizes the second Saturday in May as “World Migratory
Bird Day” and the upcoming Saturday, May 11, 2024, as World Migratory Bird
Day in the City of College Station.
PART 2: That the City Council supports the continued pursuit of certification in the Texas
Parks and Wildlife Department Bird City Texas Program.
PART 3: That the City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute and submit
the application and any documents necessary to obtain the Bird City Texas
certification.
PART 4: That the City Council reaffirms support for the Lights Out Initiative made by
proclamation on Aug. 10th, 2023, and encourages the public to turn off all non-
essential lights during peak migratory times.
PART 5: That this Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
ADOPTED this 13th day of May, 2024.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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City Secretary MAYOR
APPROVED:
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City Attorney