AGENDA
ITEM
2 Caleaco Cry Councl
Proclamation
BEE "Honoring Subor Day"
CALEXICO
WHEREAS, in 1872, the Nebraska Board of Agriculture established a special day to set aside for the planting of trees; and
WHEREAS, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a miltion trees in Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and WHEREAS, trees can be a solution to combating climate change by reducing the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cutting heating and cooling costs, moderating the temperatures, cleaning the air, producing life-giving oxygen, and providing 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 cities 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; and WHEREAS, the City of Calexico joins Imperial Irrigation District and San Diego State University - Imperial Valley to plant trees in Calexico that help create community green areas and help improve the quality of life in the Gateway to Mexico.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Calexico, do hereby proclaim Friday April 26, 2024 as ARBORDAY in the City of Calexico, and 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 gladden the heart and promote GA NA NAT the well-being of this and future generations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my signature and Official Seal of the City of Calexico on this 17th day of April, 2024.
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Gloria G. Romo, Mayor
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