Dillon Mayor Todd Davis has proclaimed June 5-11 as National Garden Week. He signed the following proclamation:

NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK
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 see to add beauty, splendor, fragrance and nutrition to our lives through the growing of herbs, vegetables, foliage and flowers; and
Whereas, Gardeners work to preserve our country’s traditional spirit of independence and initiative through innovation and hard work; and
Whereas, Gardening furnishes a challenging and productive activity for our citizens, for 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, teaches that rewards can come from diligent efforts; and
Whereas, Gardening enables members of Garden Clubs across the nation and the world to make a world of difference in the communities where they reside and work;
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that in an effort to acknowledge the importance of Gardening and the numerous contributions of Gardeners, The City of Dillon hereby designates the week of June 5–11. 2016, as
National Garden Week
Signed by my hand and sealed with the Great seal of the City of Dillon this 25th day of May in the year Two Thousand and Sixteen.
J. Todd Davis, Mayor
City of Dillon, SC

PHOTO BY JOHNNIE DANIELS/THE DILLON HERALD