HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 04/20/2010 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 23, 2010, AS ARBOR DA F6rt City of
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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 as well as help conserve energy use by shading and cooling buildings and
pavement. 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 of global warming, into life-giving oxygen; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day
Foundation for 32 years; and
WHEREAS, the city wishes to recognize Bennett 113 World School which has been selected as the
Arbor Day School site for this year's tree planting ceremony to be held on April 23; and
WHEREAS,the city wishes to recognize the Platte River Power Authority for maintaining a strong
commitment to the environment when planning new sources of electricity whether through wind power,
hydroelectricity, or planting trees and for giving the City $1,500 to purchase the trees that will be planted
for Arbor Day: and
WHEREAS,the city also wishes to recognize ADP Screening and Selection Services for sponsoring
a tree as a sign of its commitment to our community.
NOW,THEREFORE, 1,Doug Hutchinson,Mayor of the City of Fort Collins. do hereby proclaim
April 23, 2010 as
ARBOR DAY
in Fort Collins and urge all citizens to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands and to support our
city's urban forestry program by planting trees for present and future generations. We thank the Platte River
Power Authority and ADP Screening for their generous donations and Fort Collins Wholesale Nursery for
its donation and contribution to the celebration of Arbor Day.
1N WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins this
20th day of April, A.D. 2010.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk