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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 08.12.1974 - Endorse Bicentenial Committee410 , RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE PROPOSED PROJECTS OF THE GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE, WITH THE PURPOSE,.OF ENCOURAGING ALL GEORGETOWN CITIZENS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CELEBRATION OF OUR NATION'S 200TH BIRTHDAY. WHEREAS, the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission was established by a Joint Resolution of the 89th Congress and the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Texas was established by the Texas Senate; and in order to review and reaffirm the ideals and basic principles upon which this notion was founded, and to commerate the nation's 200th birthday; and, WHEREAS, through action of the Mayoc and City Council of Georgetown, a Bicen- tennial Committee has been established including representatives of the City, Southwestern University, Georgetown Public Schools, Youth, Senior Citizens, Ethnic groups, Churches, Civic and Patriotic Organizations, and the Chamber of Commerce, with the intent of re- cognizing and celebrating the heritage of our Nation and our community. and WHEREAS, the Bicentennial Committee of Georgetown has adopted a program of proposed projects to be attained for this community during this bicentennial era to include: projects for the preservation of and promotion of interest in the HERITAGE of our nation and our community, projects which will comprise a FESTIVAL of celebrations and activities throughout the years of 1975 and 1976, to involve all the citizens of our community, as well as attract visitors from other places, and projects which will look to the HORIZONS of our community's future through permanent civic improvements and beautification and through education enhansement at a variety of levels; all of which will combine to meet our goal of participation in the celebration of the American Revolution Bicentennial. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR OF GEORGETOWN AND THE GEORGETOWN CITY COUNCIL, THAT THE PROGRAM OF PROJECTS PROPOSED BY THE BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, IS HEREBY ENDORSED. Signed, Passed and Approved this 12th day of August, 1974. ATTEST: Ci Fy k. .: .