HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 03 09 Arbor DayOFFICE OF THE MAYOR
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, in 1812, 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, 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�OWTHEREFORE, I, Kevin McCann,MayoroftheCityofWinterSprings,Floridado hereby Proclaim April
24, 2026 as
"ARBOR DAY"
in the City of Winter Springs and encourage all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our
tI ees and woodlands. Further, I urge all citizens to plant trees and promote the well-being of this and future generations.
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Paul Diaz
Commissioner
Victoria Bruce
Commissioner
In witness whereof, 1 have hereunto set my hand and caused this
Seal to be affixed and signed this 91day of March, 2026.
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KEVIN cCANN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
Kevin McCann
Mayor
Sarah Baker
Commissioner
Cade Resnick
Commissioner
Mark Caruso
Commissioner