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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: April 17, 2018
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Arbor Day Proclamation 2018
Prepared by: Gary Huisingh, Public Works Director
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present a proclamation for Arbor Day, April 27, 2018.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Arbor Day is an annual observance that celebrates the role of trees in our lives and
promotes tree planting and care. It was first observed in 1872 in Nebraska with the
efforts of J. Sterling Morton, considered to be the founder of Arbor Day.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Arbor Day Proclamation 2018
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“Arbor Day – April 27, 2018”
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 the holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a million
trees in Nebraska. Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and
WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion of precious topsoil by wind and water, lower 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 the City of Dublin increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and
beautify the community. Trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Dublin City Council, do hereby proclaim April 27, 2018, as Arbor Day
in the City of Dublin and urge all citizens to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands.
DATED: April 17, 2018
Mayor David G. Haubert Vice Mayor Melissa Hernandez
Councilmember Abe Gupta Councilmember Arun Goel Councilmember Janine Thalblum