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� City of <br />-equot <br />Lakes— <br />PROCLAMATION <br />CHOKECHERRY CAPITOL OF MINNESOTA <br />WHEREAS, Chokecherry tree planting goes as far back as 1724; and <br />WHEREAS, the blooms are white and flower throughout the spring and summer <br />enhancing the beauty of our community; and <br />WHEREAS, the Chokecherry tree is now primarily used to control erosion problems by <br />conserving precious topsoil and is also used for ornamentation of the <br />landscape; and <br />WHEREAS, the fruit of the Chokecherry is edible and many jams, jellies, preserves, <br />syrup, and even wines are made from the Chokecherry tree fruit; and <br />WHEREAS, not only does Chokecherry Tree planting benefit mankind, it is a boon to <br />animals such as black bears, raccoons, chipmunks, and cotton tail rabbits <br />as well with more than 40 different species of birds enjoying the fruits of <br />the Chokecherry; and <br />WHEREAS, there are numerous Chokecherry trees planted in the City of Pequot Lakes; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, the Lion's Club host an annual Chokecherry Festival in the City of Pequot <br />Lakes. <br />NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Pequot Lakes City Council does <br />hereby proclaim the City of Pequot Lakes as the <br />CHOKECHERRY CAPITOL OF MINNESOTA <br />BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council urges all citizens to support its <br />efforts by protecting the existing Chokecherry trees in the City and by continuing to plant <br />more Chokecherry trees to be enjoyed and cherished by future generations. <br />Passed and adopted by the Pequot Lakes City Council this 1 st day of June, 2010 <br />Nancy A. Adams, Mayor <br />Sandra A. Peine, City Clerk <br />