Pavilion proclaims Arbor Day; senator reads legislative resolution honoring Mayor David P. Black
April 21, 2026 | City Council Meetings, City of Papillion, Sarpy County, Nebraska
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The Pavilion City Council used part of its April 21 meeting for community presentations, proclaiming April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day and receiving a legislative resolution honoring Mayor David P. Black.
Mayor David P. Black read and enacted a proclamation recognizing Arbor Day and describing the local Hack Park Arboretum (noting over 120 species on display) and the city’s 37-year Tree City USA status. Tony from the parks department noted that the city received a $3,000 NRD grant to plant 30 trees at Pavilion Landing softball field and highlighted the Arbor Day poster contest featuring elementary students. The Arbor Day event was scheduled for April 24 at 1 p.m. at Hack Park.
State Senator John Arch (identified in the meeting as Speaker of the Legislature) read Legislative Resolution 394, which commended Mayor Black’s 17 years of service and listed accomplishments including partnerships that facilitated new economic investments and public projects. The senator delivered a copy of the resolution to the mayor.
The council also noted the appointment of Michael Morris to the tree board as part of the consent agenda.
What happens next: The Arbor Day event is scheduled for April 24 at 1 p.m. at Hack Park and the tree board will include the newly appointed member per the council appointment recorded in the consent agenda.
Provenance: Arbor Day proclamation and grant mention: SEG 020–SEG 099; Senator Arch reading of resolution: SEG 294–SEG 392; tree board appointment recorded during consent agenda: SEG 766–SEG 769.
Mayor David P. Black read and enacted a proclamation recognizing Arbor Day and describing the local Hack Park Arboretum (noting over 120 species on display) and the city’s 37-year Tree City USA status. Tony from the parks department noted that the city received a $3,000 NRD grant to plant 30 trees at Pavilion Landing softball field and highlighted the Arbor Day poster contest featuring elementary students. The Arbor Day event was scheduled for April 24 at 1 p.m. at Hack Park.
State Senator John Arch (identified in the meeting as Speaker of the Legislature) read Legislative Resolution 394, which commended Mayor Black’s 17 years of service and listed accomplishments including partnerships that facilitated new economic investments and public projects. The senator delivered a copy of the resolution to the mayor.
The council also noted the appointment of Michael Morris to the tree board as part of the consent agenda.
What happens next: The Arbor Day event is scheduled for April 24 at 1 p.m. at Hack Park and the tree board will include the newly appointed member per the council appointment recorded in the consent agenda.
Provenance: Arbor Day proclamation and grant mention: SEG 020–SEG 099; Senator Arch reading of resolution: SEG 294–SEG 392; tree board appointment recorded during consent agenda: SEG 766–SEG 769.
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