HomeMy Public PortalAbout2003.03.14 Proclamation - Arbor Day"trArPo Prochewitotim
Whereas, In 1872, J. 5terling Morton Proposed to the Nebraska 5oard of Agriculture that a
special day be set aside for the planting of trees, and
Whereas, the holiday, called Arbor jay, was first observed with the planting of more than a million
trees in Nebraska, and
Whereas, Arbor jay is now observed throughout the nation and the world, and
Whereas, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, lower our
heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce oxygen and
provide 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 city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business
areas, and beautify our community, and
Whereas, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source ofjoy and spiritual renewal,
NOW, Tl EREFORE1 Ralph E, Co I 4-0 n
Mayor of the City of m C Ca l aco° O do hereby proclaim
Ptpr 1 o� 5�0 3 as ArborDay in the City of ryte ct and
I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor jay and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands,
and
Further, I urge all citizens to plant and care for trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-
being of this and future generations.
Dated this q+k. day of fy\ (xtrc L in the year 2 00 3 .
Mayor