The 2011 Arbor Day Community

WHEREAS, trees are vital to the quality of life of all of Alabama’s citizens; and

WHEREAS, each year, the state of Alabama celebrates Arbor week the last full week in February; and

WHEREAS, the Alabama Urban Forestry Association is the statewide organization dedicated to helping people and trees live together in harmony; and

WHEREAS, the AUFA serves as a training resource to volunteers and professionals across the state; and

WHEREAS, the AUFA is the organization in Alabama that serves as a clearinghouse for information related to trees and community tree programs; and

WHEREAS, the City of Hoover, Alabama has demonstrated and exemplary commitment to urban forestry and has verified their urban forestry program to the AUFA:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby declare the City of Hoover, Alabama as

The 2011 Arbor Day Community

in the state of Alabama, and I encourage all Alabama communities to follow Hoover’s example by planning, planting, managing and celebrating their urban forest resources.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 10th day of February 2011.

      

Governor Robert Bentley