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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 is now observed
throughout 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 a habitat for
wildlife; and
WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood
for our home and fuel for our fire; and
WHEREAS, trees in our City increase property values, enhance the
economic vitality of business areas, beautify our community and are a
source of joy and spiritual renewal; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cape Canaveral is celebrating its 30th year
as a recognized Tree City.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Hoog, Mayor of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida, do hereby proclaim Friday, April 26, 2019 as
ARBOR DAY
in the City of Cape Canaveral and urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day,
support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands and plant trees to gladden
the heart and promote the wellbeing of this and future generations.
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