HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1990 0801 CC REG ITEM 04BSTEM 406
PROCLAMATION
CALIFORNIA'S ENERGY AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, California is a world economic force and is the fifth
largest consumer of energy; and
WHEREAS, being among the largest economic sectors in the state,
the energy industry contributed $75 billion to the overall state
economy in 1989 alone; and
WHEREAS, California ranks third in gasoline consumption
attributed to vehicles, behind only the entire United States and the
Soviet Union; and
WHEREAS, energy as a consumer commodity in its varied forms -
- electricity, natural gas, fossil and petroleum -based fuels, solar,
wind, geothermal, biomass and cogeneration -- affects consumers
throughout our state; and
WHEREAS, California leads the nation in developing and
implementing conservation programs, alternative transportation fuels
demonstrations, energy security contingency planning methods and
research pertaining to renewable and alternative energy resources and
technologies; and
WHEREAS, the California Energy Commission, as the state's
designated principal energy planning agency, is responsible for
ensuring a reliable supply of energy consistent with protecting the
environment and enhancing our economy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City
of Moorpark does hereby proclaim October 1990 as Energy Awareness
Month in California, and encourage use at all related events of the
theme, "Using Energy Wisely -- There's Never Enough to Waste." We
also urge all citizens to increase their awareness and knowledge of
wise and efficient ways to use the varied forms of energy available
to them.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the City Council of the City of Moorpark
does set its hand and cause the seal of the City of Moorpark to be
affixed this 1st day of August, 1990.
Bernardo M. Perez, Mayor
Scott Montgomery, Mayor Pro Tem
Eloise Brown, Councilmember
Clint Harper, Councilmember
Paul W. Lawrason Jr., Councilmember