HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 5861 2009-04-13RESOLUTION NUMBER 5861
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH, CALIFORNIA DECLARING THE PROCLAMATION OF
ARBOR DAY OBSERVANCE IN THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
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 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, 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, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE:
SECTION 1. That the City of Seal Beach hereby proclaims April 11, 2009 as Arbor
Day, and urges all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support
efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, and
SECTION 2. That the City urges all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and
promote the well-being of this and future generations.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal
Beach on this 13th day of April , 2009 by the following vote:
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I, Linda Devine, City Clerk of Seal Beach, California, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution Number 5861 on file in
the office of the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of
the City of Seal Beach, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 13th day
of April , 2009
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