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di PROCLAMATION
Ci 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 of our precious 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 the greenhouse effect by turning carbon dioxide,the primary cause of global
warming, into life-giving oxygen;and
WHEREAS, the planting of trees in Fort Collins will also help conserve energy use by shading and cooling
building.,and pavement; and
WHEREAS,Fort Collins has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation for
twenty-four years; and
'WHEREAS,the City wishes to recognize O'Dea Elementary School which has been selected as the ArborDay
School site for this year's tree planting ceremony to be held on April 19; 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 PowerAuthority focuses on thefuture through green-tinted glasses andhas again
given the City$1,250 to purchase the trees that will be planted for Arbor Day.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Ray Martinez, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby proclaim April 19 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 Plane River Power
Authoritv for its generous donation.
i'N WITNESS WHEREOF,!have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins this 16th day
of April, A.D. 2002.
Mayor
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