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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,BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
Town of Estes Park,proclaim May 12,2006
ARBOR DAY
All citizens are encouraged to celebrate Arbor Day and support efforts to protect our trees and
woodlands,and to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and
future tsen “itions.
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In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
caused this seal to be aJfixed.
John Baudek,Mayor
Attest:
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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
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,BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
Town of Estes Park,proclaim May 13,2005
ARBOR DAY
All citizens are encouraged to celebrate Arbor Day and support efforts to protect our trees and
woodlands,and to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and
future generations.
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In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
caused this seal to be affixed.
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John Baudek,Mayor
Attest:”ie OO.
U May 3,2005
@1995 -Municipal Aws Company C!Iman,At (256)739-5951