HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - R-17-024 - 12/04/2017 - STATE OF ILLINOIS BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONR-17-024
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DECEMBER 4, 2017, AS THE BEGINNING OF THE
STATE OF ILLINOIS BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION IN
THE CITY OF MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, The State of Illinois is celebrating its Bicentennial commencing on
December 3, 2017.
WHEREAS, August 26, 2018, will mark the 200th anniversary of the adoption of the
Illinois Constitution of 1818 at the Kaskaskia Convention, and December 3, 2018, will mark the
200th anniversary of the admission of Illinois to the Union as a state; and
WHEREAS, the Bicentennial of our statehood is an opportunity to recognize and
celebrate the many cultural, economic, academic, and political contributions that Illinois and its
residents have made to the nation and the world; and
WHEREAS, the Bicentennial is also an opportunity to invite the world to Illinois and to
showcase our core assets, including our community of global leaders; diverse and well-educated
workforce; prominent institutions for technology, innovation, and higher education; exceptional
quality of life with abundant outdoor recreation, magnificent arts and culture, endless nightlife
and entertainment, and world class dining and hotels; central and modern infrastructure; and
fertile farmland and abundant fresh water; and
WHEREAS, a Bicentennial Commission representing the diversity and ingenuity of our
State should play an active role advising the State with the planning of the bicentennial; and
WHEREAS, the City of McHenry has compiled a memorial history and that
"History of McHenry" states the present city was settled in 1836, it was named in honor of
General McHenry who fought in the War of 1812 and the Black Hawk War; and
WHEREAS, the City of McHenry is preparing various Bicentennial events
throughout the next year, during Fiesta Days and A Day At Petersen Farm, to
commemorate the State of Illinois Bicentennial; and
WHEREAS, Governor Bruce Rauner recognizes the importance of the Bicentennial
celebration as a way to honor the citizens and the history of our great state and set a course for
success over our next 200 years and State agencies should work together with the Commission
and the State's citizens and businesses to share their vision and projects to mark the 200th
anniversary;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED DECEMBER 4, 2017, SHALL BE
DESIGNATED AS THE BEGINNING OF THE CELEBRATION OF THE STATE OF
ILLINOIS BICENTENNIAL IN THE CITY OF MCHENRY, ILLINOIS.
APPROVED and ADOPTED THIS 4ch DAY OF DECEMBER 2017
Voting Aye: CONDON, SANTI, DEVINE, MIHEVC, CURRY, SCHAEFER, GLAB
Voting Nay: NONE
Abstaining: NONE
Not Voting: NONE
Absent: NONE
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