A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 29, 2024 AS “ARBOR DAY” IN THE CITY OF POMONA WHEREAS, the celebration of Arbor Day encourages the planting of trees in urban forests and wildland areas to encourage appreciation, protection, renewal, and a healthy ecosystem; and WHEREAS, trees and shrubs improve the quality of urban environments by preventing erosion, controlling the wind, reducing noise and air pollution, and by enhancing the aesthetic quality of life; and WHEREAS, trees can help offset the greenhouse effect by turning carbon dioxide, the primary cause of global warming, into life-giving oxygen and can help conserve energy by shading and cooling buildings and pavement; and WHEREAS, trees in our City increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community; and WHEREAS, the City is committed to planting 20 trees throughout the City on Arbor Day annually.
WHEREAS, Pomona has been named as a Tree City USA for many years through its tree planting efforts, educational programs, and concern for the environment, and will recognize the last Friday in April as Pomona’s Arbor Day.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA does hereby proclaim April 29, 2024 as “Arbor Day” in the City of Pomona, and urges residents to observe this day by planting trees, which are horticulturally and aesthetically appropriate for this area.
Dated this 15th day of April 2024.