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Proclamation
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: One tree provides $62,000 worth of air pollution control over a period of 50
years; 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: The last Friday in April, and throughout the month of May, Minnesotans pay
special tribute to all the natural resources, and dedicate themselves to the
continued vitality of Minnesota’s forests. Lakeville will observe Arbor Day on
Saturday, April 22rd at the Central Maintenance Facility during the community
Arbor Day Tree & Shrub Sale followed by a planting and pruning demonstration.
THEREFORE, The City Council of the City of Lakeville, in its firm support of beautifying the
community, proclaims
Friday April 28, 2017
Arbor Day in the City of Lakeville
Proclaimed this 17th day of April, 2017
BY: ___________________________________
Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor