HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2012-04-09 Item 2 - Proclamation - Arbor Day - April 11�.T11LA
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Tukwila, Washington
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, 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 provide habitat for wildlife; 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 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, Jim Haggerton, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do
hereby proclaim Wednesday, April 11, 2012:
Arbor Day
in the City of Tukwila, and encourage all citizens to join me in recognizing this
special observance.
Presented at the City Council meeting this 9th day of April, 2012.
Jim *a rton, Mayor
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