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File #: 33251    Version: 1 Name: 2014 Arbor Week
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/26/2014 In control: BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
On agenda: 3/4/2014 Final action: 3/18/2014
Enactment date: 3/19/2014 Enactment #: RES-14-00188
Title: Proclaiming the week of April 20th through April 26th, 2014 as Arbor Week in the City of Madison.
Sponsors: David Ahrens, Shiva Bidar, Maurice S. Cheeks, Joseph R. Clausius, Mark Clear, Lauren Cnare, Denise DeMarb, Sue Ellingson, Steve King, Larry Palm, Matthew J. Phair, Scott J. Resnick, Marsha A. Rummel, Chris Schmidt, Paul E. Skidmore, Paul R. Soglin, John Strasser, Lisa Subeck, Michael E. Verveer, Anita Weier, Ledell Zellers
Fiscal Note
No appropriation required.
Title
Proclaiming the week of April 20th through April 26th, 2014 as Arbor Week in the City of Madison.
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WHEREAS: The first Arbor Day was celebrated in 1872 in Nebraska as a special day for planting trees; and
WHEREAS: Trees promote outdoor recreation which improves human health and well-being and reduces "Nature-Deficit Disorder" in children by encouraging more activity and connection to the natural world; and
WHEREAS, Trees are a valuable economic asset in our cities that help maintain or increase property values and attract business and new residents to our City; and
WHEREAS, Madison has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation for 25 consecutive years and  desires to continue its tree planting ways;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City of Madison, Wisconsin, does hereby proclaim the week of April 20th through April 26th, 2014 as ARBOR WEEK in the City of Madison, and urges everyone able to observe this week to plant trees so that future generations can continue to enjoy a green and healthy community.