November 04, 2023 Denton's Texas Arbor Day Prodamattall
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WHEREAS, all across Texas, from towering pines to majestic oaks to meager mesquites—the many trees
of Texas are beautiful and prominent features of our unique and breathtaking landscape;and
WHEREAS, as Texans, we value our trees and the benefits they provide every day which include clean air,
clear water, improving our health and even saving money on energy bills, and
WHEREAS, we encourage people in our community to plant trees and celebrate them on the first Friday each
November on Texas Arbor Day; and
WHEREAS, under the leadership of the Texas Forestry Association,Texas first observed Arbor Day in 1889,
as an opportunitti to teach fundamental lessons about the stewardship of our natural resources;
and
WHEREAS, together, we can create a brighter and more beautiful future for the next generation. They, in
turn, can affirm the duty of protecting our natural resources by being responsible stewards of
this great land.
NOW,THEREFORE, 1, Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor of the City, of Denton, Texas, do hereby declare and proclaim the 4th
day of November 2023 as
"DENTON'S TEXAS ARBOR DAY"
in the City of Denton and encourage all citizens to support efforts to care for and plant trees for
the betterment of our community, for this and future generations.
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 17th day of October 2023.
GERARDHIJh TH,MAYOR
ATTEST:
JESUS SALAZAR,CITY SECRETARY
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