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City of Fort Collins PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, in 1872 more than a million trees were planted in Nebraska to celebrate the first Arbor Day, which is
now observed throughout the nation and the world; and
WHEREAS,trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify
our community; and
WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the
temperature, clean the air,produce oxygen,provide habitat for wildlife and can help offset the greenhouse effect by turning
carbon dioxide, the primary cause ofglobal warming, into life-giving oxygen; and
WHEREAS,the planting of trees in Fort Collins will also help conserve energy use by shading and cooling buildings
and pavement; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation for 27
years; and
WHEREAS,the city wishes to recognize Moore Core Knowledge Elementary School which has been selected as the
Arbor Day School site for this year's tree planting ceremony to be held on April 22; and
WHEREAS, the city also wishes to recognize the Platte River Power A uthorityfor maintaining a strong commitment
to the environment when planning new sources ofelectricity whether through windpower, hydroelectricity, orplanting trees;
and
WHEREAS, the Platte River Power Authority focuses on the future through green-tinted glasses and has given the
city$1,500 to purchase the trees that will be planted for Arbor Day.
NOW, THEREFORE,I, Ray Martinez, Mayor of the city of Fort Collins, do hereby proclaim April 22 as
ARBOR DAY
in the city of Fort Collins and urge all citizens to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, to support our city's
urban forestry program by planting trees for present and future generations and to thank the Platte River Power Authority
for its generous donation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and the seal ofthe City of Fort Collins this 19th day ofApril,
A.D. 2005.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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