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RESOLUTION NO. 1191
TITLE: A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PLANTING OF TREES IN THE CITY
OF WHEAT RIDGE AND THE OBSERVANCE OF ARBOR DAY/EARTH DAY 1990
WHEREAS, the planting of trees can reduce the erosion
of topsoil by wind and water, reduce heating and cooling costs,
and moderate the temperature; and
WHEREAS, trees clean the air, produce oxygen and
provide habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS, trees can increase property values, and the
economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our city; and
WHEREAS, maintained trees improve the quality of our
lives; and
WHEREAS, in 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed a special
day for tree planting; and
WHEREAS, 1990 commemorates the twentieth anniversary of
protecting our environment; and
WHEREAS, The City of Wheat Ridge continues to budget
funds for the care, preservation and planting of trees; and
WHEREAS, the schools, businesses, civic groups, clubs
and individual citizens have made tree planting a community
celebration; and
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge has qualified for Tree
City U.S.A. for eleven years;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Wheat
Ridge recognizes the benefits of local tree planting efforts
throughout the region and encourages all local residents to
support the planting of trees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Wheat Ridge
supports the observance of Arbor Dayan April 20, 1990 and Earth
Dayan April 22, 1990.
DONE AND RESOLVED this 9th
day of April
, 1990.
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Dan Wilde, Mayor
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