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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 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, are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires, and
beautify our community; and trees in our municipality increase property values, enhance the
economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our entire community; 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 to all, and
provide habitats for wildlife; and
1HEREAS, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal.
NoW, TtIE.REFORE, 1, CHARLES LACE. ', Mayor of the City of Winter Springs, do hereby
recognize and Proclaim
"ARBOR DAY"
in the City of Winter Springs, Florida, and I urge all citizens to celebrate
Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands; and
` further, I urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote
the well-being of this and future generations.
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