HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - R-99-011 - 04/21/1999 - DECLAIRING 4-30-99 ARBOR DAYResolution
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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 1T RESOLVED by the Mayor and Aldermen that April
30, 1999 be known as Arbor Day in the City of McHenry.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be incorporated into
the minutes of these proceedings, 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 21 st day of April, 1999.
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