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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, Commissioner Christopher Coburn acting on behalf of,Cynthia L.Andrus,the
Mayor of Bozeman, do hereby proclaim Friday,April 29, 2022 as Arbor Day, and I urge all citizens to
celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands.
ig ed and Pi laimed this 26t'day of April, 2022.
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Chris pher Co urn
Commissioner,Bozeman,Montana