National Garden Week City of Clermont
Proclamation
WHEREAS, gardeners have a passion for nurturing the beauty and resources of the earth through the
planting of seeds, the care of all plants and the riches of their efforts; and
'WHEREAS, gardeners seek to add beauty, splendor, fragrance and nutrition to our lives through the
growing of herbs, vegetables, foliage and flowers; and
WHEREAS, gardeners work to preserve our country's traditional spirit of independence and initiative
through innovation and hard work; and
WHEREAS, gardeners advocate the importance of all creatures, large and small, that share our world
and their roles in a balanced and productive ecology; and
WHEREAS, gardening furnishes a challenging and productive activity for many citizens, for those just
learning as well as those having years of experience; and
WHEREAS, gardening promotes a healthy lifestyle that last a lifetime, helps reduce stress from other
areas of our life, teaches that rewards can come from diligent efforts; and
WHEREAS, ERE S, gardening enables members of Garden Clubs across the nation and the world to serve
others in the communities where they reside and work;
Now, Therefore, I, Harold S. Turville, Mayor of the City of Clermont, Florida, do hereby proclaim
the week of June 6 -I2, 2010 as
National Garden Week
In "'Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Clermont to
be affixed this 8th day of June, 20I0.
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arold S. Turville, Jr., Mayor
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