CC RES 2000-011 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-11
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES DECLARING EACH DAY
DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2000 AS ARBOR DAY
WHEREAS, each year, Arbor Day is celebrated by people throughout
California and the Nation in recognition of the important role trees play in our
lives; and
WHEREAS, trees cool our cities, fight pollution, conserve energy, provide
habitat for wildlife, and enhance our neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, in 1949, California established Arbor Day in honor of
horticulturist Luther Burbank and
WHEREAS, trees help to ensure the City's ecological, economic and
social sustainability; and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day promotes tree appreciation and conservation, tree
planting, education and tree care; and
WHEREAS, the City has made a significant investment in the care and
maintenance of Rancho Palos Verdes' urban forest; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes has the distinction of
offering its residents views of ocean, harbor, City and open space unrivaled in
the world; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes has recognized the value of
the thousands of trees within the City limits and the view enhancement
opportunities they offer when carefully planted and nurtured; and
WHEREAS, the City has consistently supported the insightful and
sensible planting and maintenance of its street and park trees; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works maintains the City's Urban
forest and will be instrumental in gaining recognition as a Tree City USA by the
National Arbor Day Foundation.
BE IT, THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES:
That the Council does hereby recognize every day during the month of
April 2000, as ARBOR DAY and will continue to promote tree planting, which
enhances the quality of life in our community.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THE 4TH DAY OF APRIL, 2000.
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I, JO PURCELL, City Clerk of The City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby
certify that the above Resolution No. 2000-11 was duly executed and regularly
passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on
April 4, 2000.
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