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<br />CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW <br />OFFICE OF THE MAYOR <br /> <br />PROCLAMATION <br /> <br /> <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 /> <br />WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View has been recognized for 33 consecutive years as <br />a Tree City USA Community by the National Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment <br />to urban forestry; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, trees in our City beautify our surroundings, increase property values, shade <br />our park and residences, reduce storm water runoff, reduce energy use, enhance the <br />economic vitality of business areas and promote healthier communities; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, Public Works will be planting a variety of shade trees in various City parks <br />on April 24, 2015. <br /> <br />NOW, THEREFORE, I, Joe Flaherty, Mayor of the City of Mounds View, do hereby <br />proclaim Friday, April 24, 2015 as <br /> <br />“ARBOR DAY” <br /> <br />in the City of Mounds View, and I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and support <br />efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, including planting trees to promote the well- <br />being of this and future generations. <br /> <br />Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Mounds View, this 13th day of April, 2015. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />(SEAL) <br /> Joe Flaherty, Mayor