SENATE RESOLUTION

                         1999-8663

By Senators Rasmussen, Morton and Spanel

     WHEREAS, In 1957, the Washington State Legislature designated Washington Arbor Day to be celebrated by the citizens of the state of Washington on the second Wednesday in April of each year (RCW 1.20.060); and

     WHEREAS, The state of Washington is called the Evergreen State because of its abundant trees and plants; 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, Reforesting our land plays a vital role in the continued economic well-being of the state of Washington;

     WHEREAS, There is renewed interest in increasing the abundance of trees and shrubs along the state=s rivers and streams as a means to improve habitat of salmonids;

     NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate celebrate April 14, 1999, as Washington Arbor Day, and encourage residents to plant a tree and celebrate this day as a day to plant and nurture trees and all plant life in Washington.

I, Tony M. Cook, Secretary of the Senate,

do hereby certify that this is a true and

correct copy of Senate Resolution 1999-8663,

adopted by the Senate April 14, 1999.

TONY M. COOK

Secretary of the Senate