Proclamation: Mead Arbor Day
PROCLAMATION
Mead Arbor Day April 26, 2024
WHEREAS, the holiday called Arbor Day was first observed in Nebraska with the planting of more than one million trees; and
WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, lower our heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce 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 town increase property values, enhance economic vitality of business area, and beautify our community; and
WHEREAS, trees, wherever they are planted are a source of joy, wonder and renewal; and
WHEREAS, Mead is committed to making the planting and care of trees a priority; and
WHEREAS, Mead has been recognized as a 2023 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Colleen Whitlow, Mayor, do hereby proclaim April 26, 2024, as Mead Arbor Day.
Given under my hand and Seal of the Town of Mead, Colorado
On this 8th day of April 2024
