HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 04-10 Proclamations - Arbor & Earth DaysCITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
PROCLAMATION FOR ARBOR DAY AND EARTH DAY
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THE CI'I'V USA
WHEREAS, in 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture
that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees, and
WHEREAS, This holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more
than a million trees in Nebraska, and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world, and also
WHEREAS, Earth Day is an annual event on which day, events worldwide are held to
demonstrate support for environmental protection, and
WHEREAS, each year, Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April, and Earth
Day is observed every April 22; 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, Forests create high -quality drinking water by acting as a natural filter; and
WHEREAS, in 50 years, one tree provides $62,000.00 worth of air pollution control; and
WHEREAS, Trees and forests improve our mental health by reducing stress and
increasing concentration; and
WHEREAS, Getting a daily dose of trees is healthy for all Mounds View Residents and
all Minnesotans; and
WHEREAS, Minnesotans pay a 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, Gary Meehlhause, Acting Mayor of the City of Mounds View, do
hereby proclaim the following:
1. Saturday, April 22, 2023, as "EARTH DAY".
2. Friday, April 28, 2023, as "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
pror'rote the well-being of this and future generations.
Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Mounds View, this 10th day of April 2023
(SEAL) -
Gary Meehlhause, Acting Mayor _