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Proclamation Regarding Arbor Day
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, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a million
trees in Nebraska; and
Whereas, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and
Whereas, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious 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 giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires and
countless other wood products; 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, I, Cynthia Andrus, the Mayor of Bozeman, do hereby proclaim Friday, April 30, 2021
as Arbor Day, and I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees
and woodlands.
Signed and Proclaimed this 27th day of April, 2021.
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Cynthia Andrus
Mayor, Bozeman, Montana
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