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ARBOR DAY
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
Whereas, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and
Whereas, the Tree City USA program sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation, provides direction, technical assistance, public attention, and national recognition for urban and community forestry programs in 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 ecology 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 stewardship of our natural resources; and
Now, Therefore, we, the mayor and council of the City of Milton hereby recognize and proclaim the third Saturday in March as Milton 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 generation.
Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on this 7th day of March, 2011.
____________________________________ (Seal) Joe Lockwood, Mayor