PRINTER'S NO. 1431
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
255
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY MARSICO, BURNS, HENNESSEY, DiGIROLAMO, READSHAW,
WATSON, MATZIE, CORBIN, TOOHIL, MACKENZIE, LONGIETTI,
M. K. KELLER, KINSEY, WARD, CALTAGIRONE, QUIGLEY, HAHN,
MILLARD, METZGAR, CHARLTON, O'NEILL, BOBACK, RYAN, DUSH,
SONNEY, PASHINSKI, BULLOCK, MURT, SOLOMON, McNEILL, ENGLISH,
JAMES, A. HARRIS, ROZZI, HELM, SAYLOR, SANKEY, FREEMAN,
PICKETT, STAATS, NEILSON, IRVIN, CONKLIN, HILL-EVANS,
WHEELAND, D. COSTA, ZIMMERMAN, GILLEN AND WARREN,
APRIL 17, 2017
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
APRIL 17, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing April 28, 2017, as "Arbor Day"; promoting public
participation in the celebration; and further recognizing the
value of trees to our environment.
WHEREAS, The tree has proved to be a valuable component of
our environment by providing us with natural aesthetics for
landscaping, a biological tool to control water and wind
erosion, a renewable source of food, fuel and lumber, a habitat
for birds and wildlife and a natural producer of oxygen and
water through the process of transpiration; and
WHEREAS, The original "Arbor Day" was observed with the
planting of more than a million trees; and
WHEREAS, Scientists, environmentalists, foresters and
government officials throughout the world are increasingly
alarmed about the significant clearing and destruction of the
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forests of the world and are now exploring the feasibility of
large-scale reforestation programs as a means of preventing a
possible adverse climate change such as global warming; and
WHEREAS, "Arbor Day" has been designated by many states as a
time to recognize the importance of trees to our environment;
and
WHEREAS, "Arbor Day" is now celebrated throughout the United
States and in countries around the world; and
WHEREAS, The last Friday in April is commonly held to be the
day to celebrate "Arbor Day"; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize April
28, 2017, as "Arbor Day," promote public participation in the
celebration and further recognize the value of trees to our
environment; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives ask that
residents and communities throughout this Commonwealth,
individually and collectively, engage in the celebration of
"Arbor Day" by planting trees in appropriate public places as a
source of future enjoyment and civic pride; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to
the Governor and the Senate to solicit support for this
recognition.
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