Staff reports

   The City of Eagle Pass celebrated the 47 anniversary of Earth Day on Friday, April 21, contributing to the environment by planting numerous trees at the Dorothy Lewis Park located at 268 Fletcher Boulevard in Lewis Farm Estates. 

   Present at the Earth Day ceremony were Perfecto Mancha Elementary second grade classes who helped to plant the trees donated by D&R Nursery owner Vidal Diaz and The Green Company owner Jorge Cavazos, City of Eagle Pass Chief of Operations Ivan Morua, Parks and Recreation Director Jorge Sanchez, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Rosy Aguirre, and Eagle Pass Mayor Ramsey E. Cantu.

   Sanchez addressed the audience first, reminding everyone that being environmentally conscious should not be limited to a holiday.

   “Today we take time out of our busy schedules to give back to mother earth, and to remember that we are all part of this world and are responsible for taking care of it,” said Sanchez. “One day out of  365 is not enough. Many times it’s the small things we do that inspire change and improve the quality of life on this planet we inhabit.”

   Sanchez thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for their dedication to keeping the city parks clean, and recreational activities available for people of all ages.

   Mayor Cantu was next to speak, sharing the importance of educating the community on environmental responsibility.