PRO 2008-04TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
PROCLAMATION NO. 2408-04
ARBOR DAY
A PROCLAMATION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY
CLUB, TEXAS, TO RECOGNIZE APRIL 26TH, 2008 AS ARBOR DAY;
RECOGNIZING THAT 2008 IS THE 136" 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, 2008 is the 1361h 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 1. 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 Mayer 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
passage in accordance with law..
become effective from and after its date of
Nick Sanders, Mayor
ATTEST: Town of Trophy Club, Texa
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Tbwn Secretary
Town of Trophy Club, Texas