PROC. 2021-06 - Arbor Day .prodantation 2021 -06
ToWn of Tropbp (Club, Texas
A PROCLAMATION OF THE TROPHY CLUB TOWN COUNCIL
PROCLAIMING APRIL 24, 2021 AS ARBOR DAY; RECOGNIZING
THAT THE YEAR 2021 MARKS THE 149TH ANNIVERSARY OF
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, the day set aside is called Arbor Day; being first observed with
the planting of more than 1 Million Trees in Nebraska, and
WHEREAS, 2021 marks the 149th Anniversary of Arbor Day and is now
observed throughout the Nation and the World, and
WHEREAS, trees 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 providing paper, wood for our
homes,fuel for our fires, provide shade and beauty to our community, and
WHEREAS, trees are a source of joy and spiritual renewal wherever they are
planted,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, MAYOR ALICIA FLEURY, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
TROPHY CLUB TOWN COUNCIL DO HEREBY PROCLAIM:
"APRIL 24, 2021 AS ARBOR DAY IN TROPHY CLUB, TV
And urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our
trees and woodlands by planting more trees to promote the well-being of our
generation and future generations.
PASSED AND APPROVED on March 23, 2021 by the Trophy Club Town
Council.
Att st:
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L i 'a Vacek, TRM /CM /MM -�ROF,y Alic' L. Fleury,Way
Town Secretary/RMO
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