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City of Tigard
ARBOR MONTH ;
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APRIL 2025
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WHEREAS, in 1872, Arbor Day, a special day set aside for the planting of trees, was first i'
celebrated in Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, Tigard's urban forest is part of a larger ecology that spans from mountains to
ocean and is integral to our region's environmental quality; and
C WHEREAS, our urban forest includes a diversity of public and private trees that grace our
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streets, yards, parks and greenways, provide habitat for wildlife, soften hardscapes, clean
the air, protect water resources, and ensure that everyone can experience natural beauty •
410 where we live, work and play; and
JJ WHEREAS, the City of Tigard recognizes that our urban forest is a necessity and is an
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integral part of the city's infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, we are committed to providing resources to maintain and enhance the urban
forest; and
WHEREAS, people of all ages and background, including citizens, civic organizations,
businesses, and government agencies, have formed partnerships to participate actively in
the stewardship and caretaking of Tigard's urban forest.
g` �tl NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, I, Mayor Heidi Lueb of the City of Tigard, Oregon
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do hereby proclaim the entire month of April 2025 as, , • ,t
ARBOR MONTH
in Tigard, Oregon and encourage people throughout the city to become more involved with
the planting and stewardship of the urban forest throughout 2025. .4
Dated this 1st day of April 2025
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of
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,,, Tigard to be affixed.
40004* Heidi Lueb, Mayor
City of Tigard
Attest: T i140
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A. Krager, City Recorde L 4
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