PROCLAMATION OF THE GROVER BEACH CITY COUNCIL
DECLARING APRIL 29, 2022,
AS NATIONAL “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 special day, the last Friday in April called national “ARBOR DAY”, was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska; and WHEREAS, “ARBOR DAY” is observed throughout the nation and the world; and WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil from 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, Grover Beach desires to continue its tree-planting practices; and WHEREAS, the Grover Beach Parks and Recreation Department will conduct a celebration of the importance of trees on Arbor Day with activities to celebrate the importance of trees for the community and provide free tree saplings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Grover Beach City Council does herby officially proclaim April 29, 2022, as national “ARBOR DAY” in Grover Beach, and urges all citizens to support efforts to care for our trees and woodlands, and to support our community tree program.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Grover Beach to be affixed this 25th day of April, 2022.
Jeff Lee, Mayor
Attest:
Wendi B. Sims, City Clerk
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