HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020 07 11 Arbor Day ProclamationWHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, • • T• Arbor Day, was first observed _ planting
than a million trees in Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, treessuce the erosion of our precious t•i •, s and water, cut
heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce life-giving
*xygen, and provide habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS, - our city increase property values,enhance the economic vitality •
business areas, and beautify our community.
I, Ch a ries Lacey, Mayor of the City of Winter Springs, Florida do
hereby Proclaim Saturday, July]], 2020 as
in the City of Winter Springs and encourage all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support
efforts to protect our trees and woodlands. Further, I urge all citizens to plant trees and promote
the well-being of this and future generations.
ATTEST:
INTERIM CITY CLERK
Charles Lacey
Mayor
Jean Hovey Kevin Cannon Ted Johnson TiAnna Hale Geoff Kendrick
Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner