Proclamation of the City of East Palo Alto
Celebrating Arbor Day
WHEREASin 2023, the City of East Palo Alto established a special day, March 9, to be set aside for the planting of trees, and
WHEREASthis holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a million tree, now observed around the world; and WHEREAS trees in East Palo Alto can be a solution to combating climate change by sequestering carbon, reducing the erosion of our precious topsoil, cutting heating and cooling costs, moderating the temperature, cleaning the air, producing life-giving oxygen, and providing habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS trees in our city and beyond deserve a communal and dedicated recognition for providing us countless amenities, for enhancing the economic vitality of business areas, beautifying our community, and being a source of joy and spiritual renewal.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Lisa Gauthier, Mayor of the City of East Palo Alto, do hereby proclaim, March 9 as ARBOR DAY in the City of East Palo Alto, and I urge all citizens to support efforts to protect trees and our urban canopy, as well as enjoy their presence in our community.
Dated: March 7, 2023
Lisa Gauthier
Mayor