Mayoral Proclamation

 

 

Whereas, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, lower our 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 our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community; and

Whereas, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal; and  

Whereas, Kathy Minardi and the Environmental Committee have worked to produce eleven Arbor Day celebrations in the City of Darien, which have beautified our parks, remembered our loved ones ,and educated our school children; and

Whereas, the celebration this year will take place on April 30th at 9:15 am in Darien Community Park and 10:30 am in Westwood Park;  

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kathleen Moesle-Weaver, Mayor of the City of Darien, do hereby proclaim this April 30, 2010 as

ARBOR DAY

            In Witness Whereof, I Have Hereunto Set My Hand And Caused To Be Affixed The Seal Of The City Of Darien.

            DONE, this 5th Day of April, 2010.

                                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                              Kathleen Moesle-Weaver, Mayor

 

                                                                                               Attest:

 

                                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                         Joanne F. Coleman, City Clerk