Arbor Day 2023 April 29CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PROCLAMATION
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; and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and
WHEREAS, trees can be a solution to combat 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, increase property values in our city, enhance the
economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council that all
citizens are urged to plant trees to promote the well-being of future generations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council as follows: I, Stephanie
B. Levine, Mayor of the City of Mendota Heights, do hereby proclaim April 29, 2023 as ARBOR DAY
in Mendota Heights and I urge all people to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect
our trees and urban forest.
Stephanie B. Levine
Mayor
ATTEST:
Christine Lusian
City Clerk