HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2005-04-11-05 Item 2 - Proclamation - Arbor Day - April 13
Office of the Mayor
City of Tukwila, Washington
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, in 1872 J. Sterling Morton prposed 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 th~n a ~lli?n .trees in Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and 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 are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our
homes, fuel for our fires, and beauty in our community; and
WHEREAS, trees in our City also increase property values, enhance the
economic vitality of business areas; and
WHEREAS, all members of the Tukwila community are urged to celebrate
Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect trees and woodlands; and
WHEREAS, all members of the Tukwila community are also encouraged to
plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and future
generations.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Steven M. Mullet, Mayor of the City of
Tukwila, do hereby proclaim April 13, 2005, as:
Arbor Day in the City of Tukwila, Washington
Signed this
day of
I 2005.
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor of TukwiZa