HomeMy WebLinkAboutVCH 2013 Arbor Day Proclamation draft.pdfVILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS 2013 ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the first Arbor Day was celebrated in 1872 as a special day for planting trees and has grown
to thousands of celebrations in communities in the United States each year; and
WHEREAS, in New York State, Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April; and
WHEREAS, trees provide shade and beautify the community; and
WHEREAS, trees contribute important environmental benefits by reducing storm water runoff, improving
air and water quality, and providing provide habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS, planting trees in Cayuga Heights is important to Village residents; now
THEREFORE, I, Kate Supron, Mayor of the Village of Cayuga Heights, West Bountiful City, on behalf of
Village residents and the Board of Trustees, do hereby proclaim April 26, 2013 as Arbor Day in the
Village of Cayuga Heights and urge all citizens to protect and improve our environment for present and
future generations by planting and caring for trees.
Kate Supron
Mayor, Village of Cayuga Heights, NY
Dated: April 10, 2013