National Garden Week North
Augusta
South Carolina's Riveifront
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK
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, Robert A. Pettit, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, do
hereby proclaim the week of June 7-13, 2020 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 affued this 1st day of June 2020.
Robert A. Pettit, Mayor
City of North Augusta