Res 2025-19 Proclaiming Arbor Day 04 15 2025CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2025-19
A RESOLUTION PROCLAINIING 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:
,Stephanie
Levine, Mayor of the City of Mendota Heights, do hereby proclaim April 26, 2025 as
ARBOR DAY In the City of Mendota Heights, and I urge all citizens to celebrate or 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 fifteenth day of April, 2025,
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
ATTEST
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StephaniefB. Levine, Mayor
li4ncy Bluer, City Clerk