[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 61 (Thursday, April 26, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Page S2832]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 442--CELEBRATING THE 140TH ANNIVERSARY OF ARBOR DAY

  Mr. JOHANNS (for himself and Mr. Nelson of Nebraska) submitted the 
following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 442

       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 27, 2012, marks the 140th anniversary of 
     Arbor Day: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes April 27, 2012, as National Arbor Day;
       (2) celebrates the 140th anniversary of Arbor Day;
       (3) supports the goals and ideals of Arbor Day; and
       (4) encourages the people of United States to participate 
     in Arbor Day activities.

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