A resolution celebrating the 144th anniversary of Arbor Day.

Bill: 114-sres-417
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Introduced: 2016-04-11
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Forests, forestry, trees
Latest action: action_date: 2016-04-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1876; text as passed Senate: CR S1855)

Summaries:
action_date: 2016-04-11
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Recognizes April 29, 2016, as National Arbor Day.</p> <p>Celebrates the 144th anniversary of Arbor Day.</p> <p>Supports the goals and ideals of that day. </p>

tv_txt: III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 417 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 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

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.