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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - R-02-005 - 04/22/2002 - ESTABLISH ARBOR DAY 2002R-02- p 0 Resolution WHEREAS, in 1872 J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees; and WHEREAS, this special day, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than one million trees in Nebraska; and WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and WHEREAS, trees reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce oxygen, and provide habitat for wildlife; and WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires, and countless other wood products; and WHEREAS, trees are a source of joy and spiritual renewal; and WHEREAS, the City of McHenry has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation and desires to continue its tree -planting ways. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and McHenry City Council go on record recognizing the value of our City's natural resources, specifically its trees, and go on record declaring April 26, 2002 as Arbor Day in the City of McHenry. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be incorporated into the minutes of this meeting and that all citizens be encouraged to plant trees to gladden the hearts and promote the well-being of present and future generations. PASSED and APPROVED this 22°d day of April, 2002. Attest: City Clerk Signed: Mayor