HomeMy WebLinkAboutPROCLAMATION Arbor Day 2026CstKS $arfe, Colorabo
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WHEREAS, trees by their very existence, improve the quality of
the air we breathe; and
WHEREAS, the Arbor Day holiday began in Nebraska City, Nebraska
and is now celebrated internationally, usually on the last Friday, in
April, occasionally on other dates locally selected; and
WHEREAS, since 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation, with its network, has
planted more than half a billion trees in 60 countries, in fulfillment of its
mission to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees; and
WHEREAS, trees improve water quality and watershed health and our
forests, which cover 30% of the world's total land surface and house more
than 80% of the land animals, plants, and insects; and
WHEREAS, neighborhood trees tame the deadly summer heat and increase
community resilience to our intense storms of today; and
WHEREAS, the world needs more trees and we need them now.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Board ofTmstees
of the Town ofEstes Park, proclaim April 24, 2026 as
ARBOR DAY
in the Town of Estes Park, Colorado and encourage all citizens to participate in this
year's Arbor Day celebrations, 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.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and caused this seal to be affixed.
Gary Hall, Mayor
Attest:^==Apnl 14, 2026