PRO 2006-01TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
PROCLAMATION NO. 2006-01
ARBOR DAY
A PROCLAMATION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB,
TEXAS, TO RECOGNIZE APRIL gTH, 2006 AS ARBOR DAY; RECONIZING THAT
2006 IS THE 134TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HOLIDAY OF ARBOR DAY; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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 a
million trees in Nebraska, and
Whereas, 2006 is the 134" anniversary of the holiday and 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, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS:
Section I. In the Town of Trophy Club, and the Mayor and Council urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor
Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, and
Section 2. The Mayor and Council urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and
promote the well-being of this and future generations.
That this Proclamation shall
with law.
C. Nick Sanders, Mayor
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
ATTEST: [SEAL]
Town of Trophy Club, Texas