HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-1215.PROCLAMATION"13TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLE DAY"
WHEREAS, solid waste disposal and a dwindling capacity in our landfills is a
critical national problem; and
WHEREAS, garden waste contributes a significant volume in our landf'fils; and
WHEREAS,
Troop 112 of the Boy Scouts of America, with assistance from the
Ashland Parks Department, picked up and chipped over 6,000
Christmas trees last year; and
WHEREAS, the chipped material was used on park trails and as mulch for
plants and did not enter the "waste stream"; and
WHEREAS,
the Ashland Host Lions and Early Bird Lions are supporting this
effort by donating volunteer power and equipment to transport the
pick-up crews.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Catherine M.Shaw, Mayor of the City of Ashland, do
hereby proclaim Saturday, January 9, 1999 as:
"CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLE DAY IN ASHLAND"
and hereby urge all citizens to set out their tree near the curb on Friday, January
8, to be picked up on Saturday, January 9, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.,
and to consider making a donation to assist the Troop in their community service
activities.
Dated this 15th day of December, 1998.
Barbara Christensen, Recorder
Catherine M. Shaw, Mayor
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