ADOPTED - APRIL 13, 2010

                                                                                                                                                   Agenda Item No. 20

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION IN HONOR OF THE 2010 STATE ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION

RESOLUTION #10-105

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, Michigan Forestry and Park Association, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Division, City of Lansing’s Parks & Recreation and Forestry Division, and Ingham County Parks Department; and

WHEREAS, the 2010 State Arbor Day Celebration will take place Friday, April 30, 2010 at 11:30 a.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, Michigan Forestry and Park Association, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Division, City of Lansing’s Parks & Recreation and Forestry Division, and Ingham County Parks Department on the occasion of 2010 State Arbor Day Celebration.

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Copedge, Schor, Celentino, Grebner, McGrain

     Nays:  None     Absent:  Vickers      Approved  4/06/10