Exh 2AAGENDA ITEM #2A
MARCH 12, 2001
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Authorize the Mayor to sign an Arbor Day Proclamation
proclaiming March 31, 2001 as Arbor Day
SUBMITTED BY: Timmy Johnson, Recreation Director
Date: March 5, 2001
BACKGROUND: In past years, the City has been listed as a Tree City and in
order to keep that recognition the Mayor must sign the
attached Proclamation. This Proclamation encourages
citizens to plant and preserve trees and recognize March 31,
2001 as Arbor Day in Atlantic Beach.
As.a reminder, Greenscape will hold a Flowering Tree Sale
Saturday, March 31, 2001 from 8 AM to 1 PMin Town
Center.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Mayor to sign an Arbor Day Proclamation
proclaiming March~31, 2001 as Arbor Day.
REVIEWED BY CITY MAN.AC`tFR • ~'~~.~ _
AGENDA ITEM #2A
MARCH 12, 2001
Proclamation
WHEREAS, the celebration of Arbor Day was first observed in 1872 with the planting of
more than a million trees in the State of Nebraska, and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now an annual celebration throughout the nation and the
world, and
WHEREAS, trees can reduce erosion of our precious soil, clean the air; moderate the
temperature; reduce our heating and cooling costs, and provide habitat for our wildlife, and
WHEREAS,. trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, building material and fuel,
and providing countless products made of wood, and
WHEREAS, trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of
our businesses and serve to beautify our connmunity, and
WHEREAS, trees; wherever. they are planted, are a source of joy and a symbol. of
renewal.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, John Meserve, Mayor of the City of Atlantic Beach, do hereby
proclaim March 31, 2001, as
ARBOR DAY
in the City of Atlantic Beach and urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts
to protect our trees and woodlands, and
Further, T urge all citizens to giant trees for the beauty and 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 12~' day of March , 2001.
JOHN MESERVE
Mayor