HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 Arbor Day 2023 Proclamation - word - 04.22.2023
Proclamation
WHEREAS,
The City of Cupertino wishes to show its support for Arbor Day, which began in 1872, when J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a day be set aside to
plant trees; and
WHEREAS,
Arbor Day is now observed throughout the world; and
WHEREAS,
Trees can reduce the erosion of topsoil by wind and water, lower our heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce oxygen, and provide habitats for wildlife;
and
WHEREAS,
Trees in our city increase the quality of life and property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community; and
WHEREAS,
The City of Cupertino has organized an annual Arbor Day celebration designed for community participation and education through a variety of activities; and
WHEREAS,
This year, Arbor Day is being celebrated in person on Saturday, April 22 in conjunction with the Earth Day event at the Cupertino Library Field.
THEREFORE,
I, Mayor Hung Wei, and the Cupertino City Council do hereby Proclaim April 22, 2023 as
Arbor Day
in the City of Cupertino and urge all residents, businesses, and organizations to engage in activities that support efforts to protect our trees and to observe this day by planting trees.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Cupertino to be affixed this Saturday, April 22, 2023.
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Hung Wei
Mayor