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April 4, 1980 Dear Friend: Minnesota has a long tradition of active volunteer citizen participation in environmental concerns. Whether through the first Minnesota Arbor Day in 1876 or through the first Earth Day in 1970, our state's citizens have always worked to improve and protect our natural resources. To encourage this tradition of public involvement, and to stimulate greater awareness .and participation in environmental issues, I am proclaiming the week of April 20-26 to be "Minnesota Environment Week." I call on all Minnesotans to join with me in a statewide volunteer effort to beautify our state. During this week, there will be three days receiving special attention. Earth Day is Tuesday, April 22, the tenth anniversary of the original event. Friday, April 25, will mark the traditional observance of Arbor Day. I am declaring Saturday, April 26, to be the first Governor's "Green Up, Clean Up Day" in Minnesota. I encourage all organizations in the state, including schools, churches, civic clubs, Scouts and youth groups, businesses, and sportsmen's clubs to get involved and help make this day a success. That is why I have sent you this letter, to ask for your help in doing something for the. people, and environment of Minnesota. My wife Gretchen will be statewide honorary chair of the week. We hope that you will join us in bringing special attention to the need to clean up litter and refuse in our state, as well as the need for renewed efforts in t~e recycling of wastes.