04/29/05 - Arbor DayPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, natural areas, trees, and landscapes provide not only community beautification but also economic
and environmental benefits; and
WHEREAS, trees provide many benefits to the community, including air purification, windbreaks, noise
reduction, shade and energy savings; and
WHEREAS, planting trees and maintaining older trees provides an opportunity for community interaction,
volunteerism, economic development, and environmental conservation; and
WHEREAS, our efforts to improve the environment benefit present and future generations; and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day in Montana is officially the last Friday in April;
NOW, THEREFORE,1, Pamela B. Kennedy, Mayor of the City of Kalispell, do hereby proclaim the 29th day of
April, 2005 as
ARBOR DAY
in the City of Kalispell and encourage all citizens to participate in appropriate activities and to take advantage of the
benefits of the parks and other natural areas in our community.
DATED this 18th day of April, 2005.
Pamela B. Kennedy, Mayor