HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025 03 31 Arbor Day ProclamationOFFICE 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, and
iday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of
WHEREAS, this hol
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 25, 2025 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.
KEVIN MCCANN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Kevin McCann
Mayor
Paul Diaz Victoria Bruce Sarah Baker Cade Resnick
Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner
Mark Caruso
Commissioner