HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 04 10 Informational 200 - Arbor Day ProclamationINFORMATIONAL AGENDA ITEM 200
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA I APRIL 10, 2023 REGULAR MEETING
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,r Day Proclamation
Mayor annually proclaims an Arbor Day for the City. This year, Arbor Day
)e recognized in the City on April 28, 2023 in conjunction with the City
Giveaway.
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
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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
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.
I n M cCa n n , Mayor of the City of Winter Springs, Florida
do hereby Proclaim April 28, 2023 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.
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KEVIN McCANN, MAYOR
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CITY CLERK
Kevin McCann
Mayor
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Matt Benton Victoria Colangelo Ted Johnson Cade Resnick Rob Elliott
Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner
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