HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 93-4639, by Representatives Rayburn, Kremen, Chandler, Foreman, Sheldon, Wineberry, Holm, Ballard, Schmidt, Forner, Morton, Kessler, Johanson, Thibaudeau, Lemmon, Bray, Basich and Thomas

            WHEREAS, Arbor Day is traditionally a day for tree planting; and

            WHEREAS, The State of Washington is called the Evergreen State because of its abundant trees and plants; and

            WHEREAS, Washington state can boast of numerous industries and jobs related to trees; and

            WHEREAS, Nurseries, orchards, tree farms, public and private forests, horticulturists, and home orchards and gardens all add to the beauty and vigor of our state; and

            WHEREAS, The heritage of our state was built from the hardworking ethics of the families who helped harvest our rich forests to provide wood products and homes for our citizens; and

            WHEREAS, Reforesting our land plays a vital role in the continued economic well-being of the State of Washington; and

            WHEREAS, Pears, apples, cherries, prunes, plums, apricots, peaches, and nuts are products produced abundantly in this state; and

            WHEREAS, We enjoy the beauty trees bring to our environment; and

            WHEREAS, Growing trees are part of a clean environment, adding oxygen to the air we breathe; and

            WHEREAS, These modern times emphasize growth and change and the accompanying removal of the vegetative landscape, yet trees are a renewable resource that can be planted in concert with growth activities; and

            WHEREAS, The Washington State House of Representatives wishes to encourage our citizens to practice conservation;

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives hereby proclaim the celebration of Arbor Day on April 14, 1993, and asks that each resident of this great state plant a tree on this fine day.

                                        I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of

                                  Resolution 4639 adopted by the House of Representatives

                                                                       April 14, 1993.

                                                ________________________________

                                                          Alan Thompson, Chief Clerk