Gainesville city Mayor Sam Couvillon issued a proclamation on behalf of the City Tuesday, Feb. 21, thanking Ward 4 Councilman George Wangemann.
Wangemann was honored for his continued commitment to Arbor Day, as well as his contribution to the community and citizens of Gainesville to help provide a healthy environment for future generations.
According to a press release from the city, the proclamation states Wangemann has "continuously demonstrated his passion for the environment and to provide the community with a healthier and attractive place to live and work by taking trees to his church and planting them annually on Arbor Day," which is observed in the state of Georgia February 28, and nationally April 28.
Wangemann was first elected to the Gainesville City Council in 1987 and was the first person to apply to the Arbor Day Foundation to become a Tree City USA, according to the proclamation.
Gainesville has been a Tree City USA for 36 years. Only nine other Georgia cities have been a Tree City USA for at least 35 years. Gainesville has also been the recipient of the Active Growth Award for the past 31 years, which is the longest recipient in the State of Georgia.
