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2006 - ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION
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 is 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 2006 Arbor Day, the City of Rexburg, will sponsor Rexburg Pride Days which will include planting of trees at Evergreen – Kiwanis Park, which event will begin
at the park on Friday, April 28, 2006, at 3:30 p.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
2006 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 22nd day of March, 2006 Approved:
Attest:
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Shawn D. Larsen
Mayor
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Blair D. Kay, City Clerk