HomeMy WebLinkAbout4. MAYORS REPORT 12/03/02 PR 0 CLAMA TION
"TEDD Y BEAR WALK WEEK"
December 1-7, 2002
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 I, 2002 marks the 22"a anniversary of this wonde~ul
event; and
WHEREAS, the event will be celebrated with songs and engaging stories;
and
WHEREAS, the event will end with Ted E. Bear leading a parade offamilies
and bears in the annual Teddy Bear Walk; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect recognizes this twenty-two year
community event.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GeraM L. Farley, Mayor of the Village of Mount
Prospect, do hereby proclaim December 1 through December 7, 2002 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.
ATTEST:
Gerald L. Farley
Mayor
Velma W Lowe
Village Clerk
Dated this 3re day of December, 2002.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
WHEREA~, the holiday season has arrived, and it is the time of the year when, as individuals
and as a community, we become aware of our relationships with others, and in doing so reflect
on the goodwill that is shared, and all that remains to be done to create a peaceful and safe
world for all; and
WHEREAS, such a solemn, but joyous, time shouM include exchanges of concern, care, and
love among all people.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: The Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect do extend
to the citizens of Mount Prospect our sincere wishes for a joyous holiday season, and on behalf
of our entire community, we extend to everyone a resolution of good faith and kindness to the
end that there may be peace on this earth.
,SECTION TWO: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
and approval in the manner provided by law.
A YES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
PASSED and APPROVED this 3 day of December, 2002.
ATTEST:
GeraM L. Farley
Mayor
Velma VK. Lowe
Village Clerk