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title: "A resolution celebrating the 144th anniversary of Arbor Day."
identifier: "114-SRES-417"
congress: 114
bill_number: 417
bill_type: "SRES"
version_code: "ats"
version_type: "ats"
bill_url: "https://chamberzero.com/congresses/114/bills/sres/417"
source: "https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-resolution/417"
site: "Chamber Zero"
site_url: "https://chamberzero.com"
rendered_at: "2026-06-03T23:52:40.012Z"
---
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; andWhereas April 29, 2016, marks the 144th anniversary of Arbor Day: Now, therefore, be itThat 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.