ADOPTED - APRIL 14, 1998

Agenda Item No. 15

Introduced by the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION IN HONOR OF THE 126TH ANNIVERSARY OF ARBOR DAY

RESOLUTION #98-73

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 24, 1998 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Potter Park Zoo, where admission will be free all day.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby endorse Arbor Day and extend their congratulations and best wishes to the Michigan Arbor Day Alliance on the occasion of Arbor Day's 126^th Anniversary in Lansing.

Virgil Bernero Wallace Juall Randy Schafer

John Czarnecki Linda Keefe Linda A. Sims

Paul E. Goulet Jean M. McDonald Anne Smiley

Mark Grebner Paul C. Pratt Mary Stid

Bruce D. Hunting