Los Alamos County Councilor Sean Williams presents a proclamation Tuesday evening to Environmental Services Manager Angelica Gurule proclaiming October as ‘The People’s Eco-Challenge Month’. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

BY MAIRE O’NEILL
maire@losalamosreporter.com

Los Alamos County Council meeting in regular session Tuesday evening proclaimed the month of October as “The People’s Eco-Challenge Month”. The proclamation as read by Councilor Sean Williams was accepted by Environmental Services Manager Angelica Gurule and reads as follows:

WHEREAS:  The Los Alamos County Green Team, Environmental Sustainability Board and Zero Waste Team are sponsoring the People’s Eco Challenge from October 6 – October 27, 2021; and

WHEREAS:  The People’s Eco Challenge is free and open to the public, offering residents an opportunity to engage in environmental sustainability initiatives; and

WHEREAS:  This 21-day challenge provides an easy way for individuals to turn intentions into implementation, while offering fun, social options to consider and act upon proven solutions supporting sustainability; and

WHEREAS:  Participants can join an existing team, create a new one, or be part of the Los Alamos community team, while earning points for activities; they can share their story and encourage eco-friendly behavior in others; and

WHEREAS:  When our residents engage in activities such as the People’s Eco Challenge, they reinforce good habits – driving sustainability both locally and globally to make a difference in our community while contributing to a healthier planet; and

WHEREAS:   The Council has adopted goals for environmental sustainability, and wants to encourage residents and County employees to participate in the People’s Eco Challenge; and

WHEREAS:   Participating in programs such as the People’s Eco Challenge sets a good example for our children, showing them we care about protecting our environment and conserving precious resources;

NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Council of the Incorporated County of
Los Alamos, I do hereby proclaim the Month of October as “THE PEOPLE’S ECO CHALLENGE MONTH” in Los Alamos County, and encourage our citizens to participate by signing up to take the challenge at ecochallenge.org.