PRO 2002-08Arbor Day Proclamation No 2002-08
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, 2002 is the 1301h 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, Wherefore, I, SCOTT SMITH, Mayor of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, do
hereby proclaim April 20, 2002 as the 130th anniversary celebration of
Arbor Day
In the Town of Trophy Club, 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 14th day of November 2004Townrophy
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Diane Cockrell, Tow ' Secretary