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Meeting Nov 21, 2017 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD - 7:00 p.m.
Category 3. MAYOR'S REPORT
Subject 3.3 PROCLAMATION: Support of Illinois Bicentennial Celebrations
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Resolution in Support of Illinois Bicentennial Celebrations. pdf (17 KB)
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PROCLAMATION
Support of Illinois Bicentennial Celebrations
WHEREAS, August 26, 2018, will mark the 200th anniversary of the adoption
of the Illinois Constitution of 1818 at the Kaskaskia Convention; and
WHEREAS, December 3, 2018, will mark the 200th anniversary of the
admission of Illinois to the Union as a state; and
WHEREAS, the bicentennial of our statehood is an opportunity to recognize
and celebrate the many cultural, economic, academic and political
contributions that Illinois and its residents have made to the nation and the
world; and
WHEREAS, commemorations and celebrations will enable and encourage
Illinoisans of all ages and backgrounds, together with visitors, to experience
Illinois' 1,298 cities, villages and towns, thereby stimulating the Illinois
economy; and
WHEREAS, our community recognizes the importance of the bicentennial
celebration as a way to honor the citizens and the history of our great state,
and set a course for success over our next 200 years; and
WHEREAS, our community, through its various councils, committees and
congregations, should work together with the Illinois Bicentennial Commission
and the state's citizens, businesses, and cultural and educational institutions
to share our vision and projects to mark the 200th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, participation in Illinois' bicentennial celebration is a unique
opportunity to honor and showcase the state during this historic time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED I, Arlene A. Juracek, Mayor of the
Village of Mount Prospect, endorse the efforts of the Illinois Bicentennial
Commission in promoting, planning and executing historic, educational,
celebratory and cultural initiatives and further resolves to recognize and
celebrate the bicentennial of the state of Illinois.
Arlene A. Juracek
Mayor
ATTEST:
Karen M. Agoranos
Village Clerk
Dated this 21St day of November, 2017