HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 Arbor Day 2017 Proclamation - word - 04.22.2017PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino wishes to show its support for Arbor Day, an event that
began in 1872, when J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska board of Agriculture
that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees; and
WHEREAS, 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, lower
our heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce oxygen
and provide habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS, trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of
business areas, and beautify our community; and
WHEREAS, the Tree / Right of Way Division of the City’s Department of Public Works
and the Public Affairs Department, and other interested residents, have organized an
annual Arbor Day celebration; and
WHEREAS, this event is designed for the local community to participate in Arbor Day
activities; and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day will be celebrated on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Civic Center
Plaza from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Earth Day event;
NOW, therefore, be it resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of Cupertino, do hereby
acknowledge April 22, 2017 as
ARBOR DAY
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 and to participate in a
tree planting ceremony.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of
Cupertino to be affixed the 22nd day of April, 2017.
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Savita Vaidhyanathan, Mayor