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ain tehou <br /> � illa <br /> Administrative Offices <br /> 3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony, Minnesota 55418-1699 <br /> (612) 789-8881 FAX (612) 781-9323 <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> WHEREAS, Minnesota's forests have historically been a significant attraction because of their <br /> usefulness and their beauty; and <br /> WHEREAS, Trees are an increasingly vital resource in Minnesota today, enriching our lives by <br /> purifying the air; conserving soil, water, and energy; creating jobs through.a large <br /> forest products industry; serving as recreational settings; providing habitat for <br /> wildlife of all kinds; and creating beautiful landscapes to make our communities <br /> more livable; and <br /> WHEREAS, Human activities such as construction damage, pollution, and neglect, as well as <br /> climatic extremes, disease, and insects threaten our trees, creating the need for <br /> concerted action to ensure the future of urban and rural forests in our city, state, <br /> country and world; and <br /> WHEREAS, Individuals can act locally to improve the environment by planting trees-and ensuring <br /> that these trees are protected and receive proper maintenance in the years ahead; and <br /> WHEREAS, Each year on the last Friday in April and throughout the month of May, the residents <br /> of St. Anthony Village pay special tribute to the vital resource that our trees <br /> represent and dedicate themselves to the continued health of our trees. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of St. Anthony Village hereby <br /> proclaims April 25, 1997 to be ARBOR DAY and the month of May to be ARBOR MONTH <br /> -in St. Anthony Village. <br /> Mayor <br /> Date <br /> • <br /> Y <br />