RESOLUTION NO. 11659
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ORANGE DESIGNATING
APRIL 25, 2026 AS 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 this special day, called" Arbor Day" was first observed with the planting of more than one million trees in Nebraska. This day is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and
WHEREAS, participating in Arbor Day events promotes the development of civic pride, a sense of community, highlights the importance of planting and caring for trees; and
WHEREAS, trees are living green infrastructure, which produce oxygen, clean the air of pollutants, sequester carbon, help manage storm water; provide essential habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS, trees in our City increase property values, and enhance economic vitality of business areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Orange as follows:
1. That the foregoing recitals are incorporated in and made part of this resolution by reference;
2. That the City Council does hereby designate Saturday, April 25, 2026, as Arbor Day within the City of Orange.
ADOPTED this ____ day of ____________________, 2026
Daniel R. Slater, Mayor, City of Orange
ATTEST:
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
2 APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Nathalie Adourian, City Attorney, City of Orange
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CITY OF ORANGE )
I, PAMELA COLEMAN, City Clerk of the City of Orange, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Orange at a regular meeting thereof held on the ______ day of , 20 26 by the following vote:
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Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange