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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 J/ ,/(Z. ) //a 4't 3 Mayor of the city of Central Point,
do hereby proclaim April 3rd_ 9th, 2022 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.
Date this 174' Day of l--P� rua A in the Year �a_
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Mayor -i -7y �74... „„_,,
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