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�g MOR7p1�,C <br /> Town of lextngton, *1ag!5ACf)Li!5ettg <br /> � xrxcrt°� OFFICE OF SELECTMEN <br /> SUZANNE E.BARRY,CHAIRMAN <br /> JOSEPH N.PATO <br /> DOUGLAS M.LUCENTE <br /> JILL I.HAI TEL: (781)6984580 <br /> MARK D.SANDEEN FAX: (781)863-9468 <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> Whereas: in 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a <br /> special day be set aside for the planting of trees; and, <br /> Whereas: this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a <br /> million trees in Nebraska; and, <br /> Whereas: Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and, <br /> Whereas: trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut heating <br /> and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce oxygen and <br /> provide habitat for wildlife; and, <br /> Whereas: trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our <br /> fires and countless other wood products; and, <br /> Whereas: trees in our town increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business <br /> areas, and beautify our community; and, <br /> Whereas: this year the Town of Lexington has once again been recognized as a Tree City <br /> USA, the 301h year for this designation. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, WE, THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN of the Town of Lexington, <br /> Massachusetts, do hereby proclaim April 26, 2019 as <br /> AIR ADu 0R IDAY <br /> in the Town of Lexington and we urge all citizens to support efforts to protect our trees and <br /> woodlands and to support our town's urban forestry program; <br /> And.Further: We urge all citizens to plant and protect trees to promote the well being of present <br /> and future generations. <br /> t <br /> w <br /> March 27, 2019 <br /> 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE LEXINGTON,MASSACHUSETTS 02420 <br /> e-mail selectmen@lexingtonma.gov <br />