Res 2022- 27 Proclaiming Arbor Day CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2022-27
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING ARBOR DAY
WHEREAS, in 1872,the Nebraska Board of Agriculture established a special day to be set
aside for the planting of trees; and
WHEREAS,this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more
than a million trees in Nebraska; and
WHEREAS,Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and
WHEREAS,trees can be a solution to combating climate change by reducing the erosion of
our precious topsoil by wind and water, cutting heating and cooling costs, moderating the
temperature, cleaning the air,producing life-giving oxygen, and providing habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS,trees are a renewable resource giving us paper,wood for our homes, fuel for
our fires, and countless other wood products; and
WHEREAS,trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of
business areas, and beautify our community; and
WHEREAS,trees----wherever they are planted—are a source of joy and spiritual renewal.
NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED,by the Mendota Heights City Council
as follows:
I, Stephanie Levine, Mayor of the City of Mendota Heights, do hereby proclaim April 23, 2022 as
ARBOR DAY In the City of Mendota Heights, and I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to
support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, I urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and
promote the well-being of this and future generations.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this nineteenth day of April, 2022.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
ATTEST
Stephan a Levine,Mayor
Lorri Smith, City Clerk