HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 Arbor Day ProclamationWhereas, 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
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 life-giving 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, Thomas C. Nelson Mayor of the City of
Laurel , do hereby proclaim
May 4, 2021 as
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In the City of Laurel and I urge all
citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our
trees and woodlands, and
Further,
Dated this
I urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being
of this and future generations.