HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 44-98 09/15/1998 Resolution No. 44-98
A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING 150 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE
MOUNT PROSPECT COMMUNITY BY ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
WHEREAS, in 1848, twelve years before the Civil War and sixty-nine years
before Mount Prospect was incorporated as a Village, thirty-two men affixed their
signatures to the first Congregational Constitution thus establishing St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elk Grove Township; and
WHEREAS, soon thereafter, the first Church building described as "a crude
affair, made from oaks of the Grove, knotty timber and shingles" was erected on thirty
acres of land donated by Christian and Dorothea Linnemann; and
WHEREAS, on January 1, 1849, Reverend Clements Klein became the first of
fifteen Pastors to lead the St. John congregation; and
WHEREAS, St. John Lutheran School served as a first source of elementary
education for area children when in 1854, Carl Laufer became the congregation's first
school teacher; and
WHEREAS, in January of 1892, a grand Church structure was erected to
accommodate an ever-growing congregation, which structure though extensively
remodeled, continues to serve its Congregation; and
WHEREAS, over its 150-year history, St. John Lutheran Church has been the
place of worship for many of the Village's founding families and their descendants,
including the Busses, Willes and Linnemanns; and
WHEREAS, St. John Lutheran Church has served as a religious, social and
political focus for a large segment of the Mount Prospect population; and
WHEREAS, St. John Lutheran Church continues to be an instrumental force in
developing and nurturing the community fabric of Mount Prospect; and
WHEREAS, during 1998, the Congregation of St. John Lutheran Church have
proudly celebrated their 150-year history under the leadership of Pastor Jeff Gavin by,
among other things, holding a reunion, marching in the Village's annual 4th of July
Parade with a float, carriage and a 65-person contingent and holding a celebration
dinner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
~ That the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect
do hereby extend, on behalf of a grateful community, its sincere thanks for St. John
Lutheran Church's contributions to the Mount Prospect community.
~ That the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount
Prospect do hereby extend best wishes to the entire congregation as they celebrate the
150th Anniversary of St. John's founding.
SECTION THREE: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount
Prospect do hereby look forward to another 150 years of active community involvement
by the St. John Congregation.
That a copy of this Resolution be presented to St. John Lutheran
Church as a permanent record of the recognition expressed herein.
SJ~JOJ~[J~L~ That this Resolution shall be in full fome and effect from and after its
passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Mayor Gerald L. Farley
Trustees George A. Clowes, Timothy J. Corcoran, Paul Wm. Hoefert,
Richard M. Lohrstorfer, Daniel A. Nocchi, Irvana K. Wilks
NAYS: None
PASSED and APPROVED this 15th day of September 1998
ATTEST:
Village Clerk