The 2012 Arbor Day Community

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

 

WHEREAS, the state of Alabama celebrates Arbor Week the last full week in February each year; 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 the State that serves as a clearinghouse for information related to trees and community tree programs; and

 

WHEREAS, the City of Gulf Shores, Alabama has demonstrated an exemplary commitment to urban forestry and has verified their Urban Forestry program to the AUFA:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby declare the City of Gulf Shores, Alabama as

The 2012 Arbor Day Community

in the State of the Alabama, and I encourage all Alabama communities to follow Gulf Shores’ 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 22nd day of February 2012.

Robert Bentley, Governor