HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 Arbor Day 2016 Proclamation - Word - 04.11.2016PROCLAMATION
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 30, 2016, 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 30, 2016 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
participating 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 this Tuesday, April Nineteenth, Two Thousand
and Sixteen.
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Barry Chang, Mayor