WHEREAS, trees are an increasingly vital resource in River Falls, across Wisconsin, the nation and the world; and

WHEREAS, trees help to conserve soil and energy, create jobs through a large forest products industry, provide wildlife habitat, and make our homes, cities and countryside more livable and beautiful; and

WHEREAS, human activities, along with acts of nature, threaten our trees, creating the need for concerted action to ensure the future of our rural and urban forests; and

WHEREAS, each year on the last Friday in April – Arbor Day – people across the country pay special attention to the wonderful treasure our trees represent, and dedicate themselves to the continued health of our forests.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Don Richards, Mayor of the City of River Falls, do hereby proclaim April 29, 2005 to be Arbor Day in the City of River Falls, Wisconsin.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that I urge all citizens to become more aware of the importance of trees to their well-being, and to participate in tree planting programs that will ensure a healthy and green City and an inheritance for future generations in River Falls.

Given under my hand and seal of the City of River Falls this 26th day of April, 2005.

Don Richards, Mayor

ATTEST:

Julie Bergstrom, City Clerk