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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, in 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed the first Arbor Day to the State Board of
Agriculture, in Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, an estimated one million trees were planted at that first Arbor Day in Nebraska;
and
WHEREAS, today, Arbor Day has spread beyond the United States and is observed in many
countries around the world; and
WHEREAS, trees help to prevent soil erosion, they create oxygen, cool and clean the air,
provide wildlife habitat, and help to beautify our world; and
WHEREAS, on this day, the Georgetown Garden Club will be holding an Arbor Day
celebration and Flower Show.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE GARVER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, do hereby proclaim the 11th of May, 2011 as:
ARBOR DAY
in Georgetown, Texas