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aPROCLAMATION
City of Fort Collins
WHEREAS, in 1872 more than a million trees were planted in Nebraska to celebrate the first
Arbor Day; and
WHEREAS,Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and
WHEREAS, trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business
areas, and beautify our community; and
WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil, cut heating and cooling costs,
moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce oxygen, and provide habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS, trees can help offset the greenhouse effect by turning carbon dioxide, the primacy cause
of global warming, into life-giving oxygen; and
WHEREAS, the planting of trees in Fort Collins will also help conserve energy use by shading and
cooling buildings and pavement; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day
Foundation for twentyyears.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, William P. Smith, Mayor Pro Tern of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim Friday, April 17, 1998 as
ARBOR DAY
in the city of Fort Collins and urge all citizens to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, and
to support our city's urban forestry program by planting trees for present and future generations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins
this 7th day of April, A.D. 1998.
Mayor Pro Tern
ATTEST:
• City Clerk
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