HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - RS-94-14 - 08/31/1994 - Recognizing Fort McHenry VolunteersRS-94-14
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, a letter written September 19, 1992 started the
ball rolling in the building of Fort McHenry; and,
WHEREAS, a small group of parents came together and formed
the Project Playground Committee to organize this community spirited
project; and,
WHEREAS, the members of the Project Playground Committee have
given much time and energy to solicit monumental financial and
volunteer support; and,
WHEREAS, the children of McHenry were able to also become
involved by helping to design and name Fort McHenry; and,
WHEREAS, the Project Playground Committee brought the
community together to build Fort McHenry in an old fashioned barn
raising method; and,
WHEREAS, every job was important whether one used power tools
or sand paper, helped out with fundraising or child care; and,
WHEREAS, many tools and supplies were donated by area
residents and businesses; and,
WHEREAS, no volunteer ever went hungry because there was
plenty of food to go around donated by area restaurants; and,
WHEREAS, the Committee and volunteers can look back with
pride and satisfaction on their development and construction of Fort
McHenry; and,
WHEREAS, Fort McHenry will bring many hours of enjoyment to
the children and families of McHenry now and for years to come; and,
WHEREAS, their accomplishments and contributions are hereby
acknowledged with gratitude; and,
WHEREAS, we thank you for your countless hours of dedicated
service to the construction of Fort McHenry;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the
City of McHenry go on record as recognizing the Project Playground
Committee and the thousands of volunteers and express its
appreciation and admiration 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 the
Project Playground Committee.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 31st Day of August_.-3
MAYOR
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