LATE ADOPTED - APRIL 10, 2001

Agenda Item No. 20

Introduced by the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION #01-116

WHEREAS, Arbor Day was first celebrated in 1872 to promote conservation efforts and has become a cherished and respected tradition in Michigan; and

WHEREAS, Arbor Day is a time to celebrate trees and their importance in our lives and represents an opportunity to emphasize that tree planting is an important personal demonstration of stewardship; and

WHEREAS, Arbor Day helps remind Ingham County residents that healthy natural resources are vital and that each of us can play a role in ensuring the quality of life in our community; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wish to recognize the outstanding efforts of all involved with the success of Arbor Day including the Michigan Arbor Day Alliance, Ingham Conservation District and the City of Lansing's Forestry, Parks & Recreation Department; and

WHEREAS, Michigan's Arbor Day Celebration will take place Friday, April 27, 2001 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Potter Park Zoo.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby endorses Arbor Day and extends their congratulations and best wishes to the Michigan Arbor Day Alliance on the occasion of Arbor Day's 129^th Anniversary in Lansing.

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Victor Celentino Curtis Hertel, Jr. Randy Schafer

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John Czarnecki Amy Krause Michael Severino

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Lisa Dedden Calvin Lynch Mary R. Stid

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Debbie De Leon Thomas Minter Chris Swope

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Mark Grebner