Proclamation
Of The City of San Jacinto
Valerie Vandever, Councilmember Alonso Ledezma, Councilmember Arbor Day
WHEREAS, in 1872, the Nebraska Board of Agriculture set aside a special day 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 life-giving 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 community increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community; and WHEREAS, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal.
NOW THEREFORE, the San Jacinto City Council does hereby recognize Friday, April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day, in the City of San Jacinto, and urges all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, and further urges all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and future generations.
Crystal Ruiz, Mayor
Clarisa Sanchez, Mayor Pro Tem Phil Ayala, Councilmember