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PROCLAMATION: Teddy Bear Walk Celebrates 43rd Anniversary
December 5, 2023 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT
PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD
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PROCLAMATION
TEDDY BEAR WALK CELEBRATES 43rd ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, in 1980, the annual Teddy Bear Walk was started by the Mount
Prospect Public Library and downtown businesses to provide a holiday tradition
for the children of Mount Prospect; and
WHEREAS, December 2023 marks the 43rd anniversary of this annual event;
and
WHEREAS, the event will be celebrated with a Candyland-inspired winter
festival featuring special guests Mr. and Mrs. Claus on Saturday, December 2.
WHEREAS, the Mount Prospect Public Library invites all to stop in and enjoy
musical performances, storytime sessions, activities, and the annual stroll with
Ted E. Bear.
WHEREAS, the library thanks the Friends of the Mount Prospect Public Library
for their generous support of this event.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Paul Hoefert, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do
hereby proclaim December 1 through December 31, 2023 as
MOUNT PROSPECT TEDDY BEAR WALK MONTH
and I thank everyone who has contributed to making the Teddy Bear Walk a
favorite holiday tradition for the families of Mount Prospect.
Paul Wm. Hoefert
Mayor
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
Dated this 21St day of November, 2023