ADOPTED - APRIL 27, 2004

Agenda Item No. 10

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION IN HONOR OF THE 2004 STATE ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION

RESOLUTION #04-125

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, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Division and the City of Lansing's Parks & Recreation and Forestry Division; and

WHEREAS, the 2004 State Arbor Day Celebration will take place Friday, April 30, 2004 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, Ingham Conservation District, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Division and the City of Lansing's Parks & Recreation and Forestry Division on the occasion of 2004 State Arbor Day Celebration.

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel, Severino

Nays: None Absent: Nevin Approved 4/20/04