3.1 Arbor Day ProclamationARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION
Whereas, in 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that
a special day be set aside for the planting of trees; and
Whereas, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than
a million trees in Nebraska; and, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and
the world; and
Whereas, trees reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut 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; and
Whereas, Salina has been recognized as a Tree City USA by The National Arbor Day
Foundation and desires to continue its tree -planting practices.
Therefore, I, Trent W. Davis, M.D., Mayor of the city of Salina, Kansas, do hereby proclaim
April 29, 2022, as
ARBOR DAY
in the city of Salina, and urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to
protect our trees and woodlands. Further, I urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the
heart and promote the well-being of this and future generations.
Dated this 25th day of April, 2022.
Trent W. Davis, M.D., Mayor