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PROCLAMATION
City of Fort Collins
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 ofourprecious topsoil, cut heating and cooling costs,moderate the
temperature, clean the air,produce oxygen, and provide habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS,trees can help offset thegreenhouse effect by turning carbon dioxide,theprimary 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
twenty-five years; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to recognize Zach Elementary School which has been selected as the Arbor Day
School site for this year's tree planting ceremony to be held on April 25; and
WHEREAS, the City also 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
WHEREAS,the Platte River PowerAuthorityfocuses on the future through green-tinted glasses and has again
given the City$1,250 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 25 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 forestryprogram by planting trees forpresent andfuture 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 of the City of Fort Collins this 15th day
of April, A.D. 2003.
Mayor
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City Clerk
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