City of SantaClara
WHEREAS, the environmental health of the planet continues to be threatened by global climate change, growing world populations, tropical deforestation, ocean pollution, and toxic wastes requiring action by all sectors of society; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara has undertaken a long -term street tree planting and preservation campaign that is annually recognized in an official City Earth Day/Arbor Day celebration; and
WHEREAS, Santa Clara’s Municipal Tree Program, enacted in 1960, recogniz es that trees and landscaping positively affect the City by providing beauty, oxygen, sound absorption, wind deflection, shade protection, air purification, increased real estate values, erosion control, and conservation; and
WHEREAS, The City of Santa Clara is dedicated to environmental sustainability and climate action through community programs, projects, and partnerships; and
WHEREAS, the celebration of Earth Day/Arbor Day is a demonstration of concern for the environment, and a commitment to protect our air, water, and land;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, LISA M. GILLMOR, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor, and on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby proclaim Thursday, April 27, 2023, to be
Earth Day/Arbor Day
in the Mission City, to promote greater understanding of ecological issues, foster the recommitment to actions to promote a healthy environment, and to encourage citizens to properly maintain their own trees to pass on an enduring heritage to succeeding generations.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Santa Clara, Cal ifornia, this 4th day of April, 2023.
LISA M. GILLMOR
MAYOR
City of Santa Clara
Proclamation