HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO Archive - 04/10/2015 - Proclamation Arbor DayARBOR DAY
WHEREAS, Milton plants trees as a means of preserving and enhancing the natural beauty
Milton holds and to enrich our quality of life; and
WHEREAS, trees are not only vital resources, but environmental workers that provide oxygen,
purify the water and air, reduce erosion of our soils, supply food and shelter to
wildlife and provide shade and wind barriers that conserve energy; and
WHEREAS, trees in our city increase property values, buffer traffic noises, enhance the
economic vitality of our business areas, and create beautiful landscapes in our
parks and right-of-ways to make our community even more livable; and
WHEREAS, we gratefully acknowledge the vision of leaders who give us the gift of the trees
that we enjoy today; and
WHEREAS, programs like Tree City USA and Arbor Day are opportunities for us to plant and
maintain trees for the future, and we urge all of our citizens to plant trees,
celebrate Arbor Day and support efforts to protect our trees and urban forest.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Milton hereby recognize
and proclaim April 25 , 2015 as ARBOR DAY and urge all citizens to support efforts to protect
our trees and our environment and make Milton an even greater place to live, work, and raise a
family, and FURTHER, we urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the
well-being of this and future generations.
Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on this 13th day of April,
2015.
Joe Lockwood,