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PROCLAMATION
: { h �1r,f' J. Sterling Morton proposed 1 the Nebraska Board of g • 1)qll .-r 1 : _
special day be set aside for the planting of
This holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than
a million '1
Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world.
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Trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, reduce
heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce
oxygen, and provide a habitat for wildlife. §0
are renewable resource paper, 111 1 1 homes, • our
1 1 other wood products; and trees in our property
values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautif� our g,y
community; a
ell nd trees are a source of joy and spiritual renewal.
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M Ashland has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day
Foundation for 27 years and desires to continue its tree-planting ways.
proclaim April 1 i 2012 as
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and urge all citizens to support efforts • care for our 1 woodlands and to
support our 1 • program. - g- all citizens to plant 111r 1'
trees to gladden the hearts and promote the well-being of present and future
generations.
.IkN"\ Dated this 3rd day of 1 2012 .��• -r
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