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Proclamation
Declaring November 8th as Tom Bell Day
WHEREAS, the City of Hastings is geographically located where three rivers meet and thus its
lands have major natural history importance; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hastings has set goals to identify, preserve, and protect open spaces and
natural areas in its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, Tom Bell has been a leader with local efforts to educate, study, and influence
protection of our waterways,
WHEREAS, his commitment and energy to ecological causes are an inspiration to others; and
WHEREAS, Tom’s dedication to protecting the exceptional ecosystems near Hastings is well
known, recognized, and honored; and
WHEREAS, the Hastings Environmental Protectors are presenting the Tecla Karpen Award to
Tom Bell, and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that November 8, 2018 is hereby declared as Tom
Bell Day in the City of Hastings and Mr. Bell is commended for his ecological awareness.
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Paul Hicks, Mayor
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Megan White, Deputy City Clerk