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WHEREAS: The health of the people is tied to the health of their forests; and
WHEREAS: Trees and forests improve our physical health by cleaning the air, reducing
exposure to the sun's UV rays, and decreasing temperatures during the
summertime; and
WHEREAS: Childhood asthma rates are lower in urban communities that have a higher
density of trees; and
WHEREAS: Trees and forests improve our mental health by reducing stress and increasing
concentration; and
WHEREAS: In 50 years, one tree provides $62,000 worth of air pollution control; and
WHEREAS: Forests create high-quality drinking water by acting as a natural filter; and
WHEREAS: Getting a daily dose of trees is healthy for all Minnesotans; and
WHEREAS: Lakeville will hold a community Arbor Day Tree & Shrub Sale on Saturday,
April 23" at the Central Maintenance Facility from 9:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m.
THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Lakeville, in its firm support of beautifying the
community, proclaims
Saturday, April 23, 2016
as Arbor Day in the City of Lakeville
Proclaimed this 18'h day of April, 2016.
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Matt Little, Mayor