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ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION 2005-02
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Ordinance Number 919 on May 5, 2004, which created the City Tree Ordinance and designated the Trails of Madison County Committee to act as the City’s
Tree Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Trails of Madison County Committee monitors trees that are publicly owned or maintained on public property, sponsors an annual community tree event, promotes public education
related to forestry concerns, and seeks forestation of public property; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rexburg will be recognized as a Tree City USA community, and Tree City USA communities show a level of dedication and care for urban forests, and value trees for
their beauty, grace, color and comfort; and
WHEREAS, trees in Rexburg help to clean the air, conserve soil and water, reduce heating and cooling costs by moderating temperatures, and make Rexburg a more pleasant place to live
and work; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of 2005 Arbor Day, the City of Rexburg, will sponsor Rexburg Pride Days, which will include a presentation of the Tree City USA Award, followed by a community
service project including the planting of trees at Eagle Park, which event will begin held at City Hall on Saturday, April 30, 2005, at 8:30 a.m.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Shawn D. Larsen, Mayor of the City of Rexburg, on behalf of the Rexburg City Council, and the entire community, do hereby support
2005 ARBOR DAY in conjunction with REXBURG PRIDE DAYS
in the City of Rexburg, Idaho, and urge all Rexburg residents to participate in Rexburg Pride Days and their own tree planting and tree maintenance programs that will ensure a more beautiful
community and to enjoy the practical blessings and pleasures trees provide.
Dated this 20th day of April, 2005 Approved:
Attest:
__________________________
Shawn D. Larsen
______________________ Mayor
Blair D. Kay, City Clerk