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Regular Village Board meetings are typically held at 7:00 p.m., the first three Tuesdays of each month in Council Chambers of Village Hall (room 201), 123 Madison St. When a Regular Meeting falls on a holiday, the meeting typically is held the following night. The Village Board also meets in special sessions from time to time. However, dates and times of Special Meetings can vary and may change.

File #: MOT 25-137    Name:
Type: Motion Status: Passed
In control: President and Board of Trustees
On agenda: 3/18/2025 Final action: 3/18/2025
Title: A Motion to Approve a Proclamation for Arbor Day April 25, 2025
Attachments: 1. Arbor Day Proclamation 2025, 2. View reading of this proclamation

 

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A Motion to Approve a Proclamation for Arbor Day April 25, 2025                                                       

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Introduction

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This is a motion to approve Village President Vicki Scaman proclaiming April 25, 2025, as Arbor Day.                                          

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Recommended Action

Approve the Proclamation.

Additional Information

In 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture the creation of a special day for planting trees, leading to the first Arbor Day, when over one million trees were planted in Nebraska, and it has since been observed nationally and globally, including in Illinois since 1887.

Prepared By: Grant Jones, Forestry Superintendent.

Reviewed By: Christina M. Waters, Village Clerk

Approved By: Vicki Scaman, Village President

Attachment(s):

1.                     Arbor Day Proclamation 2025