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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW <br />OFFICE OF THE MAYOR <br />PROCLAMATION <br />WHEREAS, Arbor Day was first observed in 1872 with the planting of more than a <br />million trees in Nebraska and is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and <br />WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View has been recognized for 30 consecutive years as <br />a Tree City USA Community by the National Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment <br />to urban forestry; and <br />WHEREAS, trees in our city beautify our surroundings, increase property values, shade <br />our parks and residences, reduce storm water runoff, reduce energy use, enhance the <br />economic vitality of business areas and promote healthier communities; and <br />WHEREAS, the City will be planting shade trees in Silver View Park with members of <br />the Mounds View Lions Club on April 25th, 2012. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, I, Joe Flaherty, Mayor of the City of Mounds View, do hereby <br />proclaim Wednesday, April 25th, 2012 as <br />"ARBOR DAY" <br />in the City of Mounds View, and I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support <br />efforts to protect our trees and woodlands; and <br />FURTHER, I urge all citizens to plant trees to promote the well-being of this and future <br />generations. <br />Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Mounds View, this 23rd day of April, 2012. <br />� <br />�.✓���i <br />• - ���� . <br />(seal) <br />