HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 04-11 Arbor DayCITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
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 planting of more
than a million trees in Nebraska and is now observed throughout the nation and the world;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View has been recognized for 29 consecutive years as a
Tree City USA Community by the National Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to
urban forestry; and
WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut
heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, reduce carbon and
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Joe Flaherty, Mayor of the City of Mounds View, do hereby
proclaim Friday, April 29th, 2011 as
"ARBOR DAY"
in the City of Mounds View, 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 trees to promote the well-being of this and future
generations.
Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Mounds View, this 25th day of April, 2011.
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`Joe Flaherty, Mayor