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ARBOR MONTH
Whereas, In 1872, Arbor Day, a special day set aside for the planting of trees, was
first 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
Whereas, our urban forest includes a diversity of public and private trees that grace
our 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 where we live, work and play; and
Whereas, the City of Tigard recognizes that our urban forest is a necessity and is an
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 backgrounds, including citizens, civic organizations,
businesses, and government agencies, have formed partnerships to participate
actively in the stewardship and caretaking of Tigard's urban forest.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that I, John L. Cook, Mayor of the City of
Tigard, Oregon, do hereby proclaim the entire month of April 2017 as,
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 2017.
I
Dated this day of , 2017
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the
City of Tigard to be affixed.
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Joqq L. Cook, Mayor
Cit of Tigard i
Attest:
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