HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamations - 02/11/2019 - Arbor Day 2019ARBOR DAY 2019
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 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, beautify our community, and are a source of joy and spiritual renewal; and
WHEREAS, the City of Milton has been designated as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day
Foundation for ten consecutive years; and
WHEREAS, the City of Milton and our citizens are committed to the stewardship of our natural
resources;
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Milton hereby recognize
and proclaim February 15, 2019 as Arbor Day and urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to
support efforts to plant new trees and to protect our existing trees for this and future generations.
Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on this I1th day of February,
2019.
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Joe Lockwo ayor