HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO Archive - 03/17/2012 - Proclamation Arbor DayARBOR DAY
In IB72, 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 horne; and
Whereas, The City of Milton has been recognized as a Tree City in 2011; 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
stewardship of our natural resources; and
committed to the observation 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.
hand and Seal ofthe City of Milton, Georgia on this 17th day ofMarch, 2012.
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