HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 03-28 Earth Day 2016 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, The health of the people is tied to the health of their forests; and
WHEREAS, Trees and forests improve our physical health by cleaning the air, reducing
exposure to the sun's UV rays, and decreasing temperatures during the summertime;
and
WHEREAS, In 50 years, one tree provides $62,000.00 worth of air pollution control; and
WHEREAS, Childhood asthma rates are lower in urban communities that have a higher
density of trees; and
WHEREAS, Trees and forests improve our mental health by reducing stress and
increasing concentration; and
WHEREAS, Forests create high-quality drinking water by acting as a natural filter; and
WHEREAS, Getting a daily dose of trees is healthy for all Minnesotans; and
WHEREAS, Each year, on the last Friday in April, and throughout the month of May,
Minnesotans pay special tribute to rural and community trees and all the natural
resources, and dedicate themselves to the continued vitality of our state's forests.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Joe Flaherty, Mayor of the City of Mounds View, do hereby
proclaim the following:
1. Friday, April 22, 2016, as "EARTH DAY".
2. Friday, April 29, 2016, at "ARBOR DAY".
in the City of Mounds View, and I urge all citizens to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day
and support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, including planting trees to
promote the well-being of this and future generations.
Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Mounds View, this 28th day of March,
2016.
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
(seal)