HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4a. Arbor Day Proclamation
WHEREAS, in 1872, 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, the City of San Luis Obispo celebrated its’ first Arbor Day in 1983; and wher ever
trees are planted they add beauty to our City, providing a source of joy and spiritual
renewal, thus increasing the environmental, social and economic sustainability of our City;
and,
WHEREAS, trees help reduce erosion and slow storm water runoff, wh ich allows water
tables to recharge our precious groundwater resources, reduce heating and cooling costs,
moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife;
and,
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo has been recogn ized as a Tree City USA for 39 years
by the National Arbor Day Foundation and desires to continue its tree-planting and Urban
Forestry program.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Erica A. Stewart, Mayor of the City of San Luis Obispo, on behalf of the
entire City Council, do hereby proclaim November 5, 2022, as “Arbor Day” in the City of San
Luis Obispo, and urge all citizens to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands and
to support our City’s urban forestry program; and further urge all citizens to plant trees
to promote the well-being of present and future generations.
Arbor Day
November 5, 2022
November 1, 2022
Mayor Date