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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW <br /> OFFICE OF THE MAYOR <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> WHEREAS, The health of the people is tied to the health of their forests; and <br /> WHEREAS, Trees and forests improve our physical health by cleaning the air, reducing <br /> exposure to the sun's UV rays, and decreasing temperatures during the summertime; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, In 50 years, one tree provides $62,000.00 worth of air pollution control; and <br /> WHEREAS, Childhood asthma rates are lower in urban communities that have a higher <br /> density of trees; and <br /> WHEREAS, Trees and forests improve our mental health by reducing stress and <br /> increasing concentration; and <br /> WHEREAS, Forests create high-quality drinking water by acting as a natural filter; and <br /> WHEREAS, Getting a daily dose of trees is healthy for all Minnesotans; and <br /> WHEREAS, Each year, on the last Friday in April, and throughout the month of May, <br /> Minnesotans pay special tribute to rural and community trees and all the natural <br /> resources, and dedicate themselves to the continued vitality of our state's forests. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, I, Joe Flaherty, Mayor of the City of Mounds View, do hereby <br /> proclaim the following: <br /> 1. Friday, April 22, 2016, as "EARTH DAY". <br /> 2. Friday, April 29, 2016, at "ARBOR DAY". <br /> in the City of Mounds View, and I urge all citizens to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day <br /> and support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, including planting trees to <br /> promote the well-being of this and future generations. <br /> Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Mounds View, this 28th day of March, <br /> 2016. <br /> Joe Flaherty, Mayor <br /> (seal) <br />