HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 04/15/2014 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 18 AS ARBOR DAYPROCLAMATION
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 36 years; and
WHEREAS, the city wishes to recognize McGraw Elementary, an IB World School,
which has been selected as the Arbor Day School site for this year’s ceremony and tree planting
to be held on April 18; 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 $1,750 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 18, 2014 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 15th day of April, A.D. 2014.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk