Fiscal Note
No City appropriation required.
Title
Proclaiming the Week of April 20 through April 26, 2026 as Arbor Week
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WHEREAS, the City of Madison has been recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA for 36 years; and
WHEREAS, trees moderate temperature by reducing heat island effects; and
WHEREAS, healthy and thriving urban forests improve stormwater run-off management; and
WHEREAS, trees improve air quality; and
WHEREAS, residents living in greener neighborhoods are healthier; and
WHEREAS, trees benefit the quality of life in our neighborhoods by improving our physical and mental health, and trees provides an opportunity for community involvement and empowerment; and
WHEREAS, the continued planting and care of trees in our city shall provide all of these benefits for present and future residents of Madison;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the Common Council of the City of Madison, Wisconsin, does hereby proclaim the week of April 20 through April 26, 2026 as Arbor Week in the City of Madison, and urges residents to celebrate and plant trees this week for the well-being of present and future generations.