HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - R-07-008 - 04/16/2007 - ESTABLISH ARBOR DAY 4-27-2007RESOLUTION
R07-008
WHEREAS, in 1872, ]. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board
of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees, and
WHEREAS, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the
planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska, and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the
world, and
WHEREAS, trees can 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 in our city increase property values, enhance the
economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community, 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 by the Mayor and Aldermen that
April 27, 2007 is known as Arbor Day in the City of McHenry.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVES, that a copy of this resolution is incorporated
into the minutes of these proceedings, and that all citizens are encouraged to
plant trees to gladden the hearts and promote the well being of present and
future generations.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 16th day of April, 2007.
APPROVED: