CC 2021-04-27_06c Arbor Day 2021 ProclamationHONORARY PROCLAMATION
DECLARING APRIL 30, 2021 AS
“ARBOR DAY”
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
WHEREAS, 2021 is the 149th Anniversary of Arbor Day, and it is now observed throughout the
nation and the world; and
WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut heating
and cooling costs, moderate temperatures, clean the air, produce life-giving 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, increasing property values, enhancing the economic
vitality of business areas, and beautifying our community, while also providing a source of joy and
spiritial renewal; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the National
Arbor Day Foundation for the 38th consecutive year and desires to continue its tree-planting ways.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Caren Ray Russom, Mayor of the City of Arroyo
Grande, do hereby recognize and proclaim Friday, April 30th as “ARBOR DAY” in the City of
Arroyo Grande, and urge all citizens to celebrate “ARBOR DAY”, to support efforts to care for our
trees and woodlands, and to support our City’s community forestry program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all citizens are urged to plant a tree to gladden the heart and
promote the well-being of this and future generations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande to be affixed this 27th day of April 2021.
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CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR
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