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CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
September 18, 2012
The Honorable City Council
Palo Alto, California
Proclamation of the Council in Support of Plug-In Day, September 23,
2012
ATTACHMENTS:
Plug-in Day Proclamation (DOC)
Department Head: Donna Grider, City Clerk
CITY OF PALO ALTO
PROCLAMATION
Plug-In Day
September 23, 2012
WHEREAS, petroleum-fueled vehicles are responsible for over 50% of our local greenhouse gas
emissions and are a contributing factor to air pollution and climate change, threatening the health of our
citizens and the sustainability of our planet; and
WHEREAS, the imbalance between gasoline resources and worldwide demand is escalating
gasoline prices to levels that overburden commerce, hurt economic growth and cause hardship to our
citizens; and
WHEREAS, the transportation sector needs support to move toward adoption of clean energy
technology, including plug-in electric vehicles, that reduces our dependence on foreign fuels and
supports a healthy environment and economy; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto is dedicated to being a leader in the use of clean energy,
establishing policies and programs that conserve energy and promote sustainability; and
WHEREAS, September 23, 2012 has been designated as National Plug-In Day throughout the
United States to educate our citizens about the benefits of plug-in electric vehicles and to promote their
adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Yiaway Yeh, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the City
Council do hereby proclaim September 23, 2012 as “Plug-In Day” in the City of Palo Alto and call
upon all residents of this great City to join me in supporting the aims and goals of this worthwhile
effort.
Presented: September 18, 2012
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Yiaway Yeh
Mayor