Fiscal Note
No appropriation required.
Title
Declaring the week of April 23rd thru April 27th, 2007 as ARBOR WEEK.
Body
WHEREAS, The holiday, called Arbor Day was first observed in 1872 with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska, and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day is observed by many states and cities across the country for the community planting of trees; and
WHEREAS, Trees in our city increase property values and enhance the economic vitality of business areas; and
WHEREAS, Trees pay us back for our investment in their care by providing a safe, healthy, attractive and more energy efficient place to live; and
WHEREAS, The City of Madison has been a Tree City USA for 18 years and is well-known for its numerous and beautiful trees, which truly enhance the desirability of Madison as a city in which to live, work, exercise and play; and
WHEREAS, The continued planting and maintenance of trees in our city clean the air we breathe, fight pollution and help provide energy conservation benefits for present and future citizens of Madison.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
That the Mayor of the City of Madison, Wisconsin, does hereby proclaim the week of April 23rd thru April 27th, 2007 as
ARBOR WEEK
in the City of Madison, and urges everyone to observe this week to plant trees, and to participate in programs that the sponsors of Arbor Week may provide.