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City Council Proclamation
Recognizing Arbor Day 2023
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 holiday, called Arbor Day was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in
Nebraska, and
Whereas, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, lower our heating and
cooling costs, moderate temperature, clean the air, produce oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife, and
Whereas, trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and
beautify our community, and
Whereas, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal,
Now, therefore, we the City Council of the City of South Burlington, Vermont, do hereby proclaim May 5, 2023
as Arbor Day.
In the City of South Burlington, Vermont, we urge all residents to celebrate Arbor Day and support efforts to
protect our trees and woodlands.
Further, we urge all residents to plant and care for trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of
this and future generations.
Approved this 1st day of May 2023.
SOUTH BURLINGTON CI Y COUNCIL
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Helen Riehle, Chair Meag4p ery, ce-Chair
Tim Barritt, Ty arne*
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180 Market Street, South Burlington, Vermont 05403 1802-846-4107 I www.southburlingtonvt.gov