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R05-003
WHEREAS, In 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Ne6raska Board
of Agricu(ture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees, and �
WHEREAS, this ho[iday, called Ar6or Day, was first observed with the
p[anting of more than a miltion trees in Ne6ras�ca, and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the
wor[d, and
WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind
and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, c[ean the
air, produce oxygen and provide habitat for wild[ife, and
WHEREAS, trees are a renewa6le resource giving us paper, wood for our
homes, fue[ for our �res and countiess other wood products, and
WHEREAS, trees in our city increase property values, enhance the
economic vitaiity of business areas, and 6eautify our community, and
WHEREAS, trees are a source of joy and spiritual renewat, and
WHEREAS, the City of McHenry has been recognized as a Tree City [1SA
by The National Arbor Day Foundation and desires to continue its tree-planting
ways,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 6y the Mayor and Aldermen that
Apri[ 29, 2005 �s known as Arbor Day in the City of McHenry.
BE IT Fl(RTHER RESOLVES, that a copy of this resolution is incorporated
into the minutes of these proceedings, and that a[[ citizens are encouraged to
ptant trees to gladden the hearts and promote the we[I 6eing of present and
future generat[ons.
PASSED AND APPROVED this I Sth day of Aprii 2005.
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