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2016 Arbor bay 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, the holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more
than a million trees in Nebraska, and
Whereas, Arbor Day 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 up 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 of joy and spiritual renewal.
NOW, THEREFORE, I Jackie J. Aymon Mayor of the City of McCall, Idaho do
hereby proclaim:
Saturday, April 30, 2016 as Arbor Day in the City of McCall, Idaho
and I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day 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 14 day of April in the year 2016
Jackie J. Aymon. Mr
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