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A RKSOLUTION PROCLAIMING <br />NATIONAL MARINA DAY 2004 <br />WHEREAS, \vc, the citizens of Lake Minnetonka, place a high value on our <br />recreation time and our ability to access one of America’s greatest natural resources, its <br />waterways; and <br />WHEREAS, in 1928, the word “marina” was used for the very first time by the <br />National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers to define a recreational boating facility; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, Lake Minnetonka is home to several recreational boating facilities <br />that contribute substantially to their communities by providing a safe, reliable gateway to boating <br />for members of the community and welcomed guests; and <br />WHEREAS, Lake Minnetonka's marinas also serve as stewards of the <br />environment, actively seeking to protect the surrounding watciAvays not only for the cnjo>Tncnt <br />of this generation, but for generations to come; and <br />WHEREAS, Lake Minnetonka's marinas also provide their communities and <br />visitors to the State of Minnesota a place where friends and families, united by a passion for the <br />water, can come together for recreation, rest and relation; and <br />WHEREAS, Lake .Minnetonka’s marinas provide an environmentally friendly <br />gateway to boating for the citizens of and the visitors to the State of Minnesota. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Orono City Council that <br />August 14, 2004 be designated the first annual National Marina Day in order to honor Lake <br />Minnetonka's marinas for their contributions to the community and to make citizens, policy <br />makers and employees more aware of the overall contributions to their well-being; and <br />BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED THAT our city, the City of Orono, joins hands <br />with other Lake Minnetonka cities and thousands of waterfront communities all across tlic <br />United States in celebrating this day, and docs hereby proclaim Saturday. August 14, 2004 as <br />"NATIONAL MARINA DAV'" in the City of Orono, Minnesota. <br />Adopted at a regular City Couneil meeting held August 9,2004, <br />A T TEST; <br />Linda S. Vee, City Clerk Barbara A. Peterson, Mavor