HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - RS-97-41 - 12/15/1997 - Earl R Walsh Memorial Bridge RecommendationRS-97-41
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of McHenry supported and encouraged McHenry County in the
construction of the Bull Valley Bridge over the Fox River; and
WHEREAS, the County of McHenry is now prepared to begin the construction phase
of the Bull Valley Arterial Highway which will connect Route 31 to River Road; and
WHEREAS, the Bull Valley Bridge is an integral part of this Arterial Highway ; and
WHEREAS, Earl R. Walsh served as the City Clerk for the City of McHenry for 38 years
and during that time never missed attending a single City Council Meeting and never sought
the recognition or accolades he so richly deserved; and
WHEREAS, the McHenry City Council voted unanimously at its December 15, 1997
regularly scheduled Council Meeting to recognize Earl R. Walsh for all of his years of
dedicated service to the McHenry Community.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the McHenry City Council unanimously
passes and approves this resolution encouraging the McHenry County Board to name the
Bull Valley Bridge the "Earl R. Walsh Memorial Bridge".
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the McHenry City Council recommends that the
McHenry County Board name the Bull Valley Bridge the "Earl R. Walsh Memorial Bridge".
PASSED and APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY this 15th day of December, 1997.
even J. Cuda, Mayor
ATTEST:
Pamela J. A thoff, City Oerk