The 2013 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 Montgomery, Alabama, has demonstrated an exemplary commitment to urban forestry and has verified its Urban Forestry program to the AUFA:

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

The 2013 Arbor Day Community

and I encourage all Alabama communities to follow Montgomery’s example by planning, planting, managing and celebrating their urban forest resources.