[Congressional Bills 114th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 417 Agreed to Senate (ATS)] <DOC> 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 417 Celebrating the 144th anniversary of Arbor Day. _______________________________________________________________________ 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 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. <all>