2014-27 CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE: April 28,2014 RESOLUTION NO: 2014-27
MOTION BY: Laufenbur2er SECONDED BY: McDonald
PROCLAMATION DECLARING SATURDAY, MAY 3 AS ARBOR DAY
WHEREAS, trees and forests provide a natural playground for people of all ages; and
WHEREAS, trees and forests provide an unstructured play environment that encourages
exploration, creativity, and activity; and
WHEREAS, childhood exposure to forests and trees lays the foundation for responsible
environmental behavior and conservation values as an adult; and
WHEREAS, the recreational opportunities provided by Minnesota's forests enhance the
state's economy; and
WHEREAS, each year, on the last Friday in April, and throughout the month of May,
Minnesotans pay special tribute to trees and all the natural resources they represent, and dedicate
themselves to the continued vitality of our state's forests.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Tom Furlong, do herby proclaim Saturday, May 3, 2014,
as ARBOR DAY in the City of Chanhassen.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 28th day April, 2014.
ATTEST:
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dd Gerhardt, City Manager Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor
YES NO ABSENT
Furlong
Ernst
Laufenburger
McDonald
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