HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020-04-14 Arbor Day
Watertown Town 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 Town Council of the City known
as the Town of Watertown is proud to proclaim April 24, 2020 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 Town of Watertown on this
14th day of April 2020.
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Mark S. Sideris, Council President
ELECTED OFFICIALS:
Mark S. Sideris,
Council President
Vincent J. Piccirilli, Jr.,
Vice President &
District C Councilor
Caroline Bays
Councilor At Large
Anthony J. Donato,
Councilor At Large
John G. Gannon
Councilor At Large
Anthony Palomba,
Councilor At Large
Angeline B. Kounelis,
District A Councilor
Lisa J. Feltner,
District B Councilor
Kenneth M. Woodland,
District D Councilor