Proclamation #2024-005PZ21 ao>�
PROC.LA.AIAVOJV
Whereas, in 1872 J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture
that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees; and
Whereas, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more
than a million trees in Nebraska; and
Whereas, Arbor Day is observed in Florida on January 20, 2023 due to the winter
dormancy of trees and the ease in planting and transplanting; and
Whereas, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut
heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce
oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife; and
Whereas, trees in our City increase property values, enhance the economic
vitality of business areas, and beautify our community; and
Whereas, the City of Clermont wishes to acknowledge its commitment to the
preservation of nature and its long established history as a Tree City USA
by recognizing the celebration of Arbor Day;
WOW,'herefore, I, Tim Murry, Mayor of the City of Clermont in the State of Florida,
do hereby proclaim the 20th Day of January, Two Thousand and Twenty Four as:
Florida .Arbor Day
In Witness 'Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
City of Clermont to be affixed this 12th Day of March in the year Two Thousand and
Twenty Four.
Tim Murry, Mayor
ATTEST•
Tracy Ackr yd Howe, MMC
City Clerk