HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 04/21/2020 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 24, 2020 AS ARBOR DAYPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, in 1872 more than a million trees were planted in Nebraska to celebrate the
first Arbor Day, which 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 as well as help conserve energy use by shading and
cooling buildings and pavement; and
WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil, cut heating and cooling
costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce oxygen, provide habitat for wildlife and
can help offset the greenhouse effect by turning carbon dioxide, the primary cause of global
warming, into life-giving oxygen; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor
Day Foundation for 42 years; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to recognize O’Dea Elementary School, which has been
selected as the Arbor Day School site for this year’s tree planting ceremony to be held at a
future, safe date; and
WHEREAS, the City also wishes to recognize the Platte River Power Authority for
maintaining a strong commitment to the environment with the addition of non-carbon generation
resources; and
WHEREAS, the Platte River Power Authority supports sustainability and community
improvement and has given the City $3,500 to purchase trees that will be planted in honor of
Arbor Day.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim April 24, 2020 as
ARBOR DAY
in 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.
We thank the Platte River Power Authority for its generous donation and Fort Collins Wholesale
Nursery for its donation and contribution to the celebration of Arbor Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 21st day of April, A.D. 2020.
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ATTEST: Mayor
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City Clerk