Proc - National Garden Week 2022
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Gardeners have a passion for nurturing the beauty and resources of the earth through the planting of seeds, the care of all plants and the riches of their
efforts; and
WHEREAS, Gardeners work to preserve our country’s traditional spirit of independence and initiative through innovation and hard work; and
WHEREAS, Gardeners advocate
the importance of all creatures sharing our world and their roles in a balanced and productive ecology; and
WHEREAS, Gardening serves as a challenging and productive activity for all
citizens, those just learning as well as those having years of experience; and
WHEREAS, Gardening promotes a healthy lifestyle that lasts a lifetime, helps reduce stress from other
areas of our life, and teaches that rewards come from diligent efforts; and
WHEREAS, the North Augusta Council of Garden Clubs enriches our city by maintaining Billie’s Butterfly Garden,
providing a scholarship for a North Augusta High School senior, and sponsoring campers for Camp Wildwood.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, South
Carolina, do hereby proclaim the week of June 5-11, 2022 as
National Garden Week
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of North Augusta, South
Carolina, to be affixed this 6th day of June 2022.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
City of North Augusta