WHEREAS, Arbor Day is a special occasion dedicated to the celebration of trees and the vital role they play in sustaining a healthy environment, enhancing the beauty of our communities, and supporting wildlife;
WHEREAS, through collective action, we can further enhance the green spaces in our communities, improve air and water quality, and combat the adverse effects of climate change by ensuring the health and sustainability of our urban forests;
WHEREAS, it is essential for citizens of all ages to be educated about the importance of trees, the environmental benefits they provide, and the responsibility we share in planting and nurturing them for future generations;
WHEREAS, Arbor Day serves as a reminder of the importance of trees and encourages individuals and communities to plant, nurture, and celebrate these invaluable natural resources; and
WHEREAS, Trumbull was named a 2023 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management. Trees being planted and cared for by Trumbull are ensuring that generations to come will enjoy a better quality of life; and
NOW, THEREFORE I, Vicki Tesoro, by virtue of the authority vested in me as First Selectman of the Town of Trumbull, Connecticut do hereby proclaim April 25, 2025 as National Arbor Day
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Trumbull to be affixed on the 25th day of April in the year 2025.
Vicki Tesoro, First Selectman