Agenda Item - 2024-03-19 - Number 4.2 - Proclamation - Arbor Month �' r •►
ARBOR MONTH PROCLAMATION
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APRIL 2024 '
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 •'"
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Whereas, the holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than \ •
one million trees in Nebraska; and
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Whereas, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world, and Oregon , .w
Arbor Month is celebrated throughout the month of April; and
Whereas, trees can reduce topsoil erosion 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 e'C';'
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, for the past 35 years the City of Lake Oswego has been recognized with TREE rA • •
CITY USA designation for having a viable urban and community forestry program "' - ,:
that meets the standards established by The Arbor Day Foundation and the
National Association of State Foresters. - -
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NOW,THEREFORE, I,Joseph M. Buck, Mayor of the City of Lake Oswego, do hereby proclaim April
2024 as Arbor Month in the City of Lake Oswego, and I urge the community to celebrate Arbor
Month and support efforts to protect trees and woodlands, and to plant and care for trees, for
1' the benefit of this and future generations.
Joseph M. Buck, Mayor Date
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