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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 14, 2022
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-115
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer, Gary McGillivray, Thomas Kuhn,
Christine Long, Charles Moss, Philip Weipert, Charles Cavell, Yolanda Smith Charles, Janet Jackson, Karen
Joliat, Eileen Kowall, Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Kristen Nelson, Angela Powell, David Woodward,
Marcia Gershenson, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell
Board of Commissioners - Resolution Recognizing April 29, 2022 as Arbor Day in Oakland County
Chairperson and Members of the Board:
WHEREAS in 1872, J. Sterling Morton successfully proposed to the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture the
first tree -planting holiday, which was to be called "Arbor Day"; and
WHEREAS it is estimated that on the first Arbor Day, more than 1,000,000 trees were planted in the State of
Nebraska alone; and
WHEREAS Arbor Day is observed in all 50 States and across the world; and
WHEREAS in 1885, the Michigan Governor and State Legislature stated the importance of planting trees by
naming a day upon which this work shall be given special attention, known as "Arbor Day"; and
WHEREAS the purpose of Arbor Day is to encourage people to plant trees; and
WHEREAS trees promote energy conservation by providing shade and increasing humidity, which moderates
temperature extremes, and reduces the energy necessary to heat and cool buildings and homes; and
WHEREAS trees planted in urban areas reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases by decreasing energy
consumption, and sequester carbon; and
WHEREAS trees protect and purify our water resources by reducing surface runoff, contributing to stormwater
management activity, and protecting urban water resources; and
WHEREAS trees provide essential habitat for much of Michigan's wildlife; and
WHEREAS trees enhance the aesthetic quality of life in urban communities by functioning as a natural buffer
for surface noise and provide a natural recreational resource for Michigan's youth; and
WHEREAS trees in our community increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas,
and beautify our community; and
WHEREAS planting and caring for trees contributes to a sustainable environment for future generations and
makes Oakland County a great place to live; and
WHEREAS National Arbor Day is observed throughout the nation and the world on the last Friday of April
each year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognizes April
29, 2022, as Arbor Day in Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the goals and
ideals of Arbor Day and encourages everyone to plant a tree in celebration.
Chairperson, the following Commissioners are sponsoring the foregoing Resolution: Penny Luebs, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer, Gary McGillivray, Thomas Kuhn, Christine Long, Charles Moss, Philip
Weipert, Charles Cavell, Yolanda Smith Charles, Janet Jackson, Karen Joliat, Eileen Kowall, Gwen
Markham, William Miller IIl, Kristen Nelson, Angela Powell, David Woodward, Marcia Gershenson,
Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell.
"id Date: April 14, 2022
David Woodward, Commissioner
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Hilarie Chambers, Deputy County Executive II
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Date: April 25, 2022
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Lisa Brown, County Clerk / Register of Deeds
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2022-04-05 Legislative Affairs & Government Operations - recommend to Board
2022-04-14 Full Board
VOTE TRACKING
Motioned by Commissioner Gwen Markham seconded by Commissioner Penny Luebs to adopt the attached
Resolution: Recognizing April 29, 2022 as Arbor Day in Oakland County.
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen Kowall,
Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia
Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer (20)
No: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: (0)
Passed
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STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lisa Brown, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on April 14, 2022, with
the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Circuit Court at Pontiac,
Michigan on Thursday, April 14, 2022.
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Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds