HomeMy Public PortalAbout4/26/2022 Resolution: 2022 Arbor Day ProclamationELECTED OFFICIALS:
Mark S. Sideris,
Council President
Vincent J. Piccirilli, Jr.,
Vice President &
District C Councilor
John M. Airasian
Councilor At Large
Caroline Bays
Councilor At Large
John G. Gannon,
Councilor At Large
Anthony Palomba,
Councilor At Large
Nicole Gardner,
District A Councilor
Lisa J. Feltner,
District B Councilor
Emily Izzo,
District D Councilor
Watertown City Council
Administration Building
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: 617-972-6470
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: In 1872 J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture
that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees; and,
WHEREAS: This holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the plantings of
more than one million trees in Nebraska; and,
WHEREAS: Trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water,
cut heating and cooling costs, moderate temperature, clean the air, produce oxygen, and
provide a habitat for wildlife; and,
WHEREAS: Trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel
for our fires, and countless other wood products; and,
WHEREAS: Trees in our cities increase property values, enhance the economic vitality
of our business area, and beautify our community; and,
WHEREAS: Trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Council of the City of
Watertown is proud to proclaim April 29, 2022 as ARBOR DAY and urge all citizens to
plant trees to gladden the hearts and promote the well-being of present and future
generations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
I hereunto set my hand
And caused the Great Seal of
The City of Watertown on this
26t' day of April 2022.
Mark S. Sideris, Council President