HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 02271990 - 90/128IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Adol)led Ilils Order on
February 27, 1990
by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers , Schroder, McPeak, Torlakson and Fanden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 90/128
SUBJECT: Designating March 7, 1990 as Arbor Day
WHEREAS, California designated March 7th as Bird and Arbor Day in
1915 commemorating the birth of Luther Burbank, the great
California botanist; and
WHEREAS, it is the purpose of this day to encourage the planting of
trees in urban forests and wildland areas, to encourage
appreciation, protection, renewal and sound management of our
forests, and to encourage a healthy ecosystem; and
WHEREAS, trees and shrubs improve the quality of urban environments
by preventing erosion, by controlling the wind, by reducing noise
and air pollution, by contributing major quantities of
precipitation for ground water recharge through fog drip and by
enhancing the aesthetic quality of life; and
WHEREAS, through the cooperation of all the residents of the County
of Contra Costa, California, in Arbor Day activities and in its
principles throughout the year, we can pass on an enduring heritage
of vital natural resources to succeeding generations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County joins with other organizations and governmental
agencies in designating March 7th as Arbor Day; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Board transmit copies
of this resolution to California Releaf, at the Trust for Public
Land, for appropriate .acknowledgement and distribution.
I hereby certify that this is a true
and correct copy of an action taken
and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date
shown.
Introduced by:
Tom Powers ATTESTED: February 27, 1990
Supervisor PHIL BATCHELOR, County
First District Administrator and Clerk of
th Board
BY:-
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D puty Clerk