HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2016-04-04 Item 2C - Proclamation - Arbor Day - April 13WHEREAS, in 1982 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 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 provides habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper and countless wood
products; and
WHEREAS, trees in our City also increase property values and enhance the
economic vitality of business areas; 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, De'Sean Quinn, Councilmember, on behalf of Allan
Ekberg, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do hereby proclaim April 13, 2016:
Arbor Day
in the City of Tukwila and encourage all members of the Tukwila community to celebrate
Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect trees and woodlands.
Presented this fourth day of April, 2016.
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
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