HomeMy WebLinkAboutArbor Day 2012City of Medina, Washington
PROCLAMATION
Celebrate Arbor Day
Whereas, in 1872, 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 one million trees in Nebraska; and
Whereas, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and 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 are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for
our fires, and beautify our community; and
Whereas, trees in our city increase property values; and
Whereas, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal.
Now, Therefore, I, Michael Luis, Mayor of the City of Medina, do hereby
proclaim:
April 11, 2012 as ARBOR DAY
In the City of Medina, and I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to
support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, and
Further, I urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote
the well-being of this and future generations.
DATED this Ninth Day of April, 2012.
Michael Luis, Mayor