November 05, 2022 Texas Arbor Day Proclamation
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Oapor of tie QCitp of Benton, Texas
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WHEREAS, all across Texas, from towering pines to majestic oaks to scrubby mesquites the many trees of Texas are beautiful and prominent features of our unique and
breathtaking landscape;and
WHEREAS, as Texans, we value trees and the benefits they provide, including clean air,
clear water, improving our health,and even lowering energy bills;and
WHEREAS, we encourage our community to plant and celebrate trees on the first Friday
each November honoring Texas Arbor Day;and
WHEREAS, Texas first observed Arbor Day in 1889, under the leadership of the Texas
Forestry Association;and
WHEREAS, together, we can create a brighter and more beautiful future for the next
generation, while protecting our natural resources as responsible stewards of
this great land.
NOW,THEREFORE, I, Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor of the City of Denton, Texas, do hereby declare and
proclaim the 5th day of November 2022 as
"TEXAS ARBOR DAY"
in the City of Denton and encourage residents to use this as an opportunity to
learn what each of us can do to keep our community trees healthy and vibrant.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
caused the official seal of the City of Denton,Texas to be affixed
this the 5th day of November,2022.
GtRARtKiUD9PM MAYOR
ATTEST:
JESUS SALAZAR,DEPUTY CITY SECRETARY
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