HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - R-11-006 - 04/18/2011 - ARBOR DAY APRIL 29 2011RA1- 006
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 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 for seventeen
consecutive years by the Arbor Day Foundation and desires to continue its tree -planting ways,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Aldermen that April 29, 2011
be known as Arbor Day in the City of McHenry.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, 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 18'h day of April, 2011.
Voting Aye:
Voting Nay:
Not Voting:
Abstaining:
Absent:
ATTEST:
SANTI, CLAB, SCHAEFER, BLARE, WDWER, PETERSON, CONDON.
NONE
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Signed: IV,4 .
Mayor
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