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WHEREAS, The health of the people is tied to the health of our 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, 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, One tree provides $62, 000 worth ofair pollution control over a period of 50 years; 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, The last Friday in April, and throughout the month of May, Minnesotans pay special
tribute to all the natural resources, and dedicate themselves to the continued vitality of
Minnesota's forests.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the St. Anthony Village City Council hereby designates
FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2017 as ST. ANTHONY ARBOR DAY and the month of MAY 2017, as ARBOR
MONTH in St. Anthony Village.
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!Jerome O. Faust, Mayor
April 25, 2017
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