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ARBOR WEEK PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture in
1872 that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees; and
WHEREAS, 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 topsoil by wind and water,reduce
heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature,clean the air,
produce oxygen,strengthen stream bank integrity,provide flood
mitigation,and provide a habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource that provides paper,wood,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 \l icc-m-, Mayor of the city of Central Point,
do hereby proclaim April 5th- 11th, 2020 as
Arbor Week
in the City of Central Point,and I urge all citizen to celebrate Arbor
Week and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodland and
Futher, I urge all citizens to plant and care for trees to gladden the heart and
promote the well-being of this and future generations.
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Mayor