HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation - Arbor Day 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
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, cut 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 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 and wherever they are planted, are a source of joy
and spiritual renewal.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PAUL YOST, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH do hereby
proclaim April 19 in the Year 2000 as
ARBOR DAY
in the City of Seal Beach and I urge all citizens to support efforts to protect our trees and
woodlands and to plant trees to gladden the heart and to promote the well-being of this and future
generations.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach, California,
at a meeting thereof held on the Tenth Day of April, Two Thousand.
Mayor Paul Yost
ATTEST:
Joanne M. Yeo, City Clerk
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