Mayoral Proclamation, Georgia Arbor Day 2025

Friday, February 21st, 2025

A mayoral proclamation declaring Friday, February 21st, 2025 as Georgia Arbor Day in Dalton. The proclamation was read by City Councilmember Steve Farrow at a ceremony at the John Davis Recreation Center. 

Proclamation

GEORGIA ARBOR DAY

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

WHEREAS, the first Arbor Day was celebrated in 1872 in Nebraska as a special day for planting trees and it has grown to thousands of celebrations in communities across our nation each year; and

WHEREAS, community partners, families and friends will join together at local Arbor Day ceremonies to recognize the benefits of trees and urban forests; and

WHEREAS, trees improve air and water quality, reduce the erosion of precious topsoil, increase property value and economic vitality in business areas, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, provide shade and habitat for wildlife and add beauty to communities; and

WHEREAS, trees promote outdoor recreation which improves human health and well-being and are a source of renewal and enhance the aesthetic quality of life.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, I, Annalee Sams, Mayor of the City of Dalton, Georgia hereby proclaim February 21, 2025 as “GEORGIA ARBOR DAY” and encourage our citizens to plant trees thus leaving a legacy for present and future generations.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand

and caused the seal of this city to be affixed.

Mayor Annalee Sams