4.1 Arbor Day Whereas, In 1872J. 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
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, 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,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, doseph A. Warner__, Mayor of the City o£
Sal ina , do hereby proclaim Apri 1 29 as
~ in the City of Sill ina , 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 trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this
] and future generations.
: Dated this 25th day of April
Mayor