HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.A. 2012 Arbor Day Proclamation I l.A.
CITY OF SHAKOPEE
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
ACTION PROCLAMING APRIL 27, 2012 AS ARBOR DAY
WHEREAS, In 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture
that a special day be set aside far 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 nation and the world, and
WHEREAS, trees can reduce erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut
heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce oxygeu, a�ld
provide habitat for wildlife, and
WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for homes, fuel for
fires and countless other wood products, and
WHEREAS, trees in our City inerease property values, enhance the economic vitality of
business areas and beautify our community, and
WHEREAS, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of spiritual renewal.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BRAD TABKE, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE,
MINNESOTA, do hereby declare Friday, April 27, 2012 as
ARBOR DAY
in the City of Shakopee, and urge citizens to celebrate ARBOR DAY and to support
efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, and
FURTHER, I urge citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well being
of this and future generations.
Given under my hand and the seal of the City of Shakopee this 17` day of April, 2012.
Brad Tablce
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
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