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Proclamation
30e3IC , 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
VMeRe , this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a
million trees in Nebraska; and
IiMeNte , Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and
Tafpnilath, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious top soil by wind and water, cut heating and
cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce oxygen and provide
habitat for wildlife; and
InpeiteStiO, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, and countless other
wood products; and
*Vii.e , trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas,
and beautify our community; and
lega.e , trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal.
'744.ee, the City Commission of the City of Ocoee, does hereby proclaim April 26, 2019, to be
Arbor Day in the City of Ocoee, and urge all citizens to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands and
to support our City's urban forestry program.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto have
Set my hand and caused the Seal of the
City of Ocoee, Florida to be affixed this
16th day of April, 2019.
R�astf #0414010. NAPS