HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - R-08-007 - 04/14/2008 - DECLARING ARBOR DAY 2008 AS 4-25-08R-08-008
Resolution
WHEREAS, in 1872 J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of
Agriculture that a special da:y 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 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 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 25, 2008 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 14t' day of April, 2008.
Signed:
Attest:
City Clerk
Mayor