2004-20a.
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE:
April 26. 2004
RESOLUTION NO:
2004-20a
MOTION BY:
Peterson
SECONDED BY:
Lundquist
PROCLAMATION DECLARING SA TURDA Y, MAY 1 AS ARBOR DAY
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
WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and
cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce life-giving oxygen and provide habitat for
wildlife; and
WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires,
and beautifying our community; and
WHEREAS, trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business
areas, and beautify our community; and
WHEREAS, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor of the City of Chanhassen, do hereby proclaim
Saturday, May 1,2004 as ARBOR DAY in the City of Chanhassen. I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day
and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands.
FURTHER, I urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this
and future generations.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 26th day of April, 2004.
ATTEST:
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Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor
YES
NO
ABSENT
Furlong
Ayotte
Labatt
Lundquist
Peterson
None
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