HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - RS-98-17 - 07/29/1998 - Kate Riggert Baumann 100th BirthdayRS-98-17
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Kate Riggert Baumann, born in Tellman, Germany, the
eldest of the four children of Christoff Riggert and Emma Richman Riggert, will
celebrate the 100th anniversary of her birth on August 2, 1998; and
WHEREAS, she has been a regular visitor to the McHenry Area since
1952, when her husband purchased five lots along the shores of the Fox River;
and
WHEREAS, she has been a full time resident since 1959, when she retired
to the McHenry Area, joining the thriving City of McHenry population of 3,200;
and
WHEREAS, she contributed numerous hours as a nurse at McHenry
Hospital at a time when the total hospital census was 16 beds; and
WHEREAS, she has been a faithful, caring and compassionate member of
the Zion Lutheran Church, and has given unselfishly as a member of the Golden
K Club; and
WHEREAS, the McHenry Community wishes to recognize and extend
congratulations and best wishes to Kate Riggert Baumann upon the celebration
of her 100th Birthday.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of McHenry go on record as expressing its appreciation and congratulations
on behalf of the citizens of McHenry.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be incorporated into
the minutes of this meeting and that a copy be presented to Kate Riggert
Baumann.
PASSED and APPROVED this 29th day of July, 1998.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk