Bill Text: MI HR0280 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare April 29, 2022, as Arbor Day in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 21-0)
Status: (Passed) 2022-04-28 - Adopted [HR0280 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2021-HR0280-Enrolled.html
house resolution no.280
Reps. Hope, Breen, Aiyash, Brabec, Tyrone Carter, Cavanagh, Haadsma, Hood, Kuppa, Manoogian, Morse, Pohutsky, Rabhi, Rogers, Sabo, Sowerby, Steenland, Stone, Thanedar, Witwer and Young offered the following resolution:
A resolution to declare April 29, 2022, as Arbor Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, In 1872, the first Arbor Day was established as a special day to be set aside for the planting of trees in the territory of Nebraska; and
Whereas, Michigan native J. Sterling Morton championed the first Arbor Day in Nebraska; and
Whereas, In 1885, the Michigan Legislature resolved there will be a special day dedicated to the importance of planting trees known as Arbor Day; and
Whereas, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and
Whereas, Trees benefit society and the environment by reducing the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cutting heating and cooling costs, moderating the temperature, filtering the air, producing life-giving oxygen, and providing habitat for wildlife; and
Whereas, Trees are a renewable resource that provide paper, fuel, and wood for construction and other wood products; and
Whereas, Trees in our cities increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our communities; and
Whereas, Trees , wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and renewal; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 29, 2022, as Arbor Day in the state of Michigan.
