PROCLAMAT ION
“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, 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 WHEREAS, since the year 2001, the City of Diamond Bar has annually received the distinction of being named as a Tree City USA; and
WHEREAS, the City of Diamond Bar will observe Arbor Day on April 17, 2024 with a Tree Planting Ceremony at 9am and on April 20, 2024 with an Earth Day Celebration at the South Coast Air Quality Management District 9 a.m.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar does hereby proclaim April 26, 2024 as “ARBOR DAY” in the City of Diamond Bar and urges all residents to plant trees to promote the well-being of this and future generations.
April 16, 2024
Stan Liu
Mayor
Chia Yu Teng Andrew Chou
Mayor Pro Tem Council Member
Ruth M. Low Steve Tye
Council Member Council Member