Item 2A- Arbor Day ProclamationMMM
Whereas, in 1972, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture
that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees; and
Whereas, the holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more
than a million trees in Nebraska; 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 are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel
for our fires and countless other wood products; and
Whereas, trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of
business areas, and beautify our community; and
Whereas, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal;
Now, Therefore, I, Ellen Glasser, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of
the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, do hereby proclaim April 27th, 2018, as
Arbor Day
in the City of Atlantic Beach, 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 and care
for trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and future generations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have set my hand and
caused the official seal of the City of Atlantic Beach
to be affixed this 23' day of April 2018.
ELLEN GLASSER
MAYOR