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WHEREAS, in 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day
beset 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 Uoy is now observed throughout the nation and thew ,r0, and
Whereas, the Tree City USA program sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundotion, provides
direction, technical assistance, public attention, and national recognition for urban and
communiry forestry programs ip. thousands of towns and cities that more than 93 million
Americans call home; and
Whereas, The City of Milton has been recognized as a Tree City in 2010; and
Whereas, trees are among Milton's most beautiful natural resources and bestow fine opportunities for
aesthetic appreciation and are indispensible to our ecnlogy as providers of wildlife habitat
erosion control, air filters, moderators of temperature and noise inhibitors; and
Whereas, as citizens of Milton, we enjoy the beauty and benefits of our natural environment which
increases property values, enhances the economic vitality of business areas; and
Whereas, it is the responsibility of each of us to safeguard the environment and make choices that have a
positive impact on our environment and the world in which we live; and
Whereas, the City of Milton and our citizens are committed to the observation and Ste wcrdship of our
natural resources; and f�
'Vow, Therefore, we, the mayor and councii of the City of A4iiton hereby recognize and proclairn the
third Saturday in March as Milron 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, nod
Further, we tirge all citizens to plant Trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and
future generation.
Given under try hand and Sea/ of the City of Milton, Georgia on this 15t' dray ❑f March, 20I0.
Joe Lock,.vood,"M(7yo,
(Seal)