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WHEREAS, in 1872 J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of
v 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
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planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska; and
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r W HER EAS, Arbo Day is now observed throughout the nation and world;
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WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and
water, cut heating and cooling costs, mo the temperature, clean the air,
produce life- giving oxygen, and provide habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our
homes, fuel for our fires, and beauty in our community; and
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WHEREAS, trees in our City also increase property values, and enhance the
economic vitality of business areas; and a a =ter 0
A WHEREAS, all members of the Tukwila community are urged to celebrate
Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect trees and woodlands; and
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W HEREAS, a ll members of the Tukwila community are also encouraged to a
pl ant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well -being of this and future
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, Steven M. Mull Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do 1
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c Arbo Day in t C i ty of T u k w il a, W
Signed this d ay of 2007
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