Boardman is recognized for service
Norris City Councilman Bill Grieve reads a proclamation by Mayor Chris Mitchell designating Arbor Day 2024 in the city of Norris, during a ceremony at Norris Elementary School. (photo:Chuck Nicholson )
City Councilman Bill Grieve read a proclamation by Mayor Chris Mitchell designating March 28 as the city’s official Arbor Day for 2024.
The city event also recognized Spencer Boardman, a former member of the Norris Tree Commission, for his years of volunteer work for the city.
“On Arbor Day, we normally honor someone for their service to the community, and specifically for work related to the Tree Commission,” said city Councilman Chuck Nicholson, who also serves as chairman of the Tree Commission.
“Spencer was a Tree Commission member for several years and has done an incredible amount of volunteer work for the city over the years,” Nicholson said.
As part of his designation as this year’s Arbor Day honoree, Boardman gets a tree planted in his name, Nicholson said.
Norris was the first city in Tennessee to earn the Tree City USA designation, in 1979.
To earn a Tree City USA designation, a city must have a tree commission and meet other criteria concerning planting and preservation of trees within the city limits, and holding an annual Arbor Day event.