HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 04-22 Arbor Day, May 25, 2013 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Arbor Day was first observed in 1872 with the planting of more than a million
trees in Nebraska and is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View has been recognized for 30 consecutive years as a
Tree City USA Community by the National Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to
urban forestry; and
WHEREAS, trees in our city beautify our surroundings, increase property values, shade
our parks and residences, reduce storm water runoff, reduce energy use, enhance the
economic vitality of business areas and promote healthier communities; and
WHEREAS, the City will be planting shade trees in Silver View Park with members of the
Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View Fire Department on April 25th, 2013.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Joe Flaherty, Mayor of the City of Mounds View, do hereby
proclaim Thursday, April 25th, 2013 as
"ARBOR DAY"
in the City of Mounds View, and I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support
efforts to protect our trees and woodlands; and
FURTHER, I urge all citizens to plant trees to promote the well-being of this and future
generations.
Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Mounds View, this 22nd day of April, 2013.
(SEAL)
Joe laherty, Mayor