[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 417 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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114th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 417

            Celebrating the 144th anniversary of Arbor Day.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 11, 2016

   Mrs. Fischer (for herself and Mr. Sasse) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
            Celebrating the 144th anniversary of Arbor Day.

Whereas Arbor Day was founded in Nebraska City, Nebraska on April 10, 1872, to 
        recognize the importance of planting trees;
Whereas it is estimated that on the first Arbor Day, more than 1,000,000 trees 
        were planted in the State of Nebraska alone;
Whereas Arbor Day is observed in all 50 States and across the world;
Whereas participating in Arbor Day activities promotes civic participation and 
        highlights the importance of planting and caring for trees and 
        vegetation;
Whereas those activities provide an opportunity to convey to future generations 
        the value of land and stewardship;
Whereas National Arbor Day is observed on the last Friday of April each year; 
        and
Whereas April 29, 2016, marks the 144th anniversary of Arbor Day: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes April 29, 2016, as ``National Arbor Day'';
            (2) celebrates the 144th anniversary of Arbor Day;
            (3) supports the goals and ideals of National Arbor Day; 
        and
            (4) encourages the people of United States to participate 
        in National Arbor Day activities.
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