HomeMy WebLinkAbout4. MAYORS REPORT 11/16/04
PROCLAMA TION
"TEDDY BEAR WALK WEEK"
November 28 - December 4,2004
WHEREAS, in 1980 the annual Teddy Bear Walk was started by the
Mount Prospect Public Library, Mount Prospect State Bank, and downtown
merchants to provide a holiday tradition for the children of Mount Prospect;
and
WHEREAS, December 4, 2004 marks the 24th anniversary of this annual
event; and
WHEREAS, the event will be celebrated with songs, stories, and a parade;
and
WHEREAS, the event will end with Ted E. Bear leading a parade of families
and bears in the annual Teddy Bear Walk; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect recognizes this popular annual
community event as a beginning of the holiday season.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Gerald L. Farley, Mayor of the Village of Mount
Prospect, do hereby proclaim November 28 through December 4, 2004 as
MOUNT PROSPECT TEDDY BEAR WALK WEEK, and I thank everyone
who has contributed to making the Teddy Bear Walk a favorite holiday
tradition for the families of Mount Prospect.
Gerald L. Farley
Mayor
ATTEST:
Velma W Lowe
Village Clerk
Dated this 16th day of November, 2004.