CCR2022.037-World MBD
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO
RESOLUTION #037-2022
RESOLUTION DECLARING MAY 14, 2022 AS
WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY
WHEREAS, migratory birds are some of the most beautiful and easily observed wildlife that share our
communities; and
WHEREAS, many citizens recognize and welcome migratory songbirds as symbolic harbingers of
spring; and
WHEREAS, these migrant species 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 WMBD, gathering in town squares,
community centers, schools, parks, nature centers, and wildlife refuges to learn about birds, take action
to conserve them, and simply to have fun; and
WHEREAS, while WMBD officially is held each year on the second Saturday in May, its observance is
not limited to a single day, and planners are encouraged to schedule activities on the dates best suited
to the presence of both migrants and celebrants; and
WHEREAS, WMBD is not only a day to foster appreciation for wild birds and to celebrate and support
migratory bird conservation, but also a call to action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Muskego does
hereby declare May 14, 2022 as World Migratory Bird Day in the City of Muskego, and urges all
citizens to celebrate this observance and to support efforts to protect and conserve migratory birds and
their habitats in our community and the world at large.
DATED THIS 26th DAY OF APRIL 2022.
SPONSORED BY:
Mayor Rick Petfalski
This is to certify that this is a true and accurate copy of Resolution #037-2022, which was adopted by
the Common Council of the City of Muskego.
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Clerk-Treasurer