HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 04 10 - Arbor DayOFFICE OF THE MAYOR
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
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 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 in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality
of business areas, and beautify our community.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Kevin McCann, Mayor of the City of Winter Springs, Florida do hereby Proclaim April 28, 2023 as
“ARBOR DAY”
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.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused this Seal to be
affixed and signed this 10th day of April 2023
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KEVIN McCANN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
Kevin McCann
Mayor
Matt Benton
Commissioner
Victoria Colangelo
Commissioner
Ted Johnson
Commissioner
Cade Resnick
Commissioner
Rob Elliott
Commissioner