PRINTER'S NO. 3262
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
803
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY MARSICO, MURT, READSHAW, RYAN, HENNESSEY, O'NEILL,
M. K. KELLER, METZGAR, CHARLTON, ROZZI, CORBIN, MATZIE,
BARBIN, SCHLEGEL CULVER, SCHWEYER, SCHLOSSBERG, SONNEY, DUSH,
GROVE, FEE, HILL-EVANS, KINSEY, TOOHIL, R. BROWN, LONGIETTI,
ENGLISH, PICKETT, PASHINSKI, COMITTA, WARD, BURNS,
HICKERNELL, STAATS, MILLARD, CALTAGIRONE, J. McNEILL,
EVERETT, DiGIROLAMO, MENTZER, B. MILLER, WATSON, WARREN,
ROEBUCK, BRADFORD, JAMES, HAHN, NEILSON, M. QUINN, STURLA,
DOWLING AND CONKLIN, APRIL 6, 2018
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
APRIL 6, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing April 27, 2018, as "Arbor Day," promoting public
participation in the celebration and recognizing the value of
trees to our environment.
WHEREAS, Trees are a valuable component of our environment,
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 and are now exploring the feasibility of large-scale
reforestation programs as a means of preventing 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, "Arbor Day" is commonly held on the last Friday of
April; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize April
27, 2018, as "Arbor Day," promote public participation in the
celebration and 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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