HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 04/19/2011 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 22, 2011 AS ARBOR DAY 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 as well as help conserve energy use by shading and cooling buildings and
pavement; 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 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 33 years; and
WHEREAS,the city wishes to recognize Werner 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 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 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, Karen Weitkunat, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby proclaim
April 22, 2011 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 for its generous donation and Fort Collins Wholesale Nursery for its donation and
contribution to the celebration of Arbor Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins this
19th day of April, A.D. 2011.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk