THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

SENATE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY BRUBAKER, KASUNIC, FONTANA, TOMLINSON, STOUT, MUSTO, FERLO, BAKER, M. WHITE, YAW, O'PAKE, DINNIMAN, COSTA, ARGALL, ALLOWAY, ORIE, GREENLEAF, WAUGH, TARTAGLIONE AND ERICKSON, APRIL 21, 2010

INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, APRIL 21, 2010  

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing April 30, 2010, 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 for man, 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

forests of the world and are now exploring the feasibility of

large-scale reforestation programs as a means of preventing

possible adverse climate change; 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 Senate hereby recognize April 30, 2010, as

"Arbor Day"; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Senate ask that citizens 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 a copy of this resolution be conveyed to the

Governor and the House of Representatives to solicit their

support of this recognition.