Proclamations, Opinions, Awards - Historical - 4/26/2018 (3)
CITY OF GLENDALE
WHEREAS, the city of Glendale has established a long tradition of Arbor Day
celebrations, and being designated a Tree City USA for 23 consecutive year; and
WHEREAS, this tradition calls public attention to the importance of tree planting
and understanding the importance of 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.
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; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jerry P. Weiers, Mayor of the City of Glendale, Arizona,
on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim April 26th, 2018, as
ARBOR DAY
and urge all citizens to support efforts to plant trees and promote the wellbeing of
present and future generations residents and guests making Glendale a better
place to live.
In witness hereof, I hereunto set my hand this 26th day of April 2018.
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MAYOR
Attest.
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CITY CLERK