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PROCLAIMING ARBOR DAY IN THE CITY OF BANGOR
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, the first Arbor Day was observed in Nebraska, where more than a million trees
were planted; and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and
WHEREAS, trees reduce the erosion of topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and cooling
costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce life-giving oxygen and
provide habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource providing us with paper, wood for our homes,
fuel for our fires, and beauty for our community; and
WHEREAS, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal;
and
WHEREAS, the staff and students of Downeast School have demonstrated leadership in
promoting a clean environment by planting and caring for trees.
NOW THEREFORE, I, SUSAN M. HAWES MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, on
behalf of the City Council and citizens of Bangor, we do hereby proclaim April 25, 2011 as
Arbor Day in the City of Bangor. I urge all of our citizens to set aside time on that day and
throughout the year to appreciate the importance of trees to our quality of life and to
engage in efforts to protect our trees and woodlands.
Given this the 11th day of April 2011.
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Mayor Susan M. Hawes