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File #: 05992    Version: 1 Name: SOOB 6:30 Arbor Week 2007
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/19/2007 In control: COMMON COUNCIL
On agenda: 4/17/2007 Final action: 4/17/2007
Enactment date: 4/20/2007 Enactment #: RES-07-00410
Title: Declaring the week of April 23rd thru April 27th, 2007 as ARBOR WEEK.
Sponsors: Paul E. Skidmore, Santiago Rosas
Attachments: 1. 05992 Registration Stmt.pdf
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultAction DetailsMeeting DetailsWatch
4/17/20071 COMMON COUNCIL AdoptPass Action details Meeting details Not available
4/11/20071 BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICERPass Action details Meeting details Not available
3/19/20071 Parks Division Fiscal Note Required / Approval  Action details Meeting details Not available
3/19/20071 Finance Dept/Approval Group Approved Fiscal Note By The Comptroller's Office  Action details Meeting details Not available
3/19/20071 Parks Division RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES 2.04, 2.05, 2.24, & 2.25 - MISC. ITEMS  Action details Meeting details Not available

Fiscal Note

No appropriation required.

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Declaring the week of April 23rd thru April 27th, 2007 as ARBOR WEEK.

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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.