Proclamations, Opinions, Awards - Historical - 4/26/2019
CITY OF GLENDALE
WHEREAS, the city of Glendale has established a long tradition of Arbor Day
celebrations, and is being designated a Tree City USA for the 24th consecutive
year; and
WHEREAS, this tradition calls public attention to the importance of tree planting
and sustaining an ecological, societal, and economical need of our most precious
natural resource; and
WHEREAS, trees are of great value because they provide clean air, shade,
recreation opportunities, as well as, being a renewable resource for fuel, products
and jobs; and
WHEREAS, trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic
vitality of business areas and beautify our community; and
WHEREAS, trees bring natural elements and wildlife habitats into urban
surroundings, all of which improve the quality of life for residents of the
community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jerry P. Weiers, Mayor of the City of Glendale, Arizona,
on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim April 26th, 2019, as
ARBOR DAY
and urge all citizens to support efforts to plant trees and promote the wellbeing of
future generations of residents and guests, making Glendale a better place to live
and visit.
In witness hereof, I hereunto set my hand this 26th day of April 2019.
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MAYOR
Attest.
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CITY CLERK