City of Marble Falls proclaims July parks month

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  Marble Falls city leaders asked the community to join them in recognizing the park system, including Johnson Park pictured here, during the month of July. File photo

  Marble Falls city leaders asked the community to join them in recognizing the park system, including Johnson Park pictured here, during the month of July. File photo

Marble Falls City Council announced July is Parks and Recreation Month.

During its special meeting July 9, council members declared, “Parks and recreation are vitally important to establishing and maintaining the quality of life in our communities, ensuring the health of all citizens and contributing to the economic and environmental well-being of a community."

Mayor Dave Rhodes recited the entire proclamation before Mayor Pro-Tem Craig Magerkurth and council members Lauren Haltom, Griff Morris and Richard Westerman.

Council members Karlee Cauble and Bryan Walker were absent.