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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, On February 13, 1858, James K. Cox, Nancy Cox, 
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Robert Cox, Anna Cox, William A. Langston, and Susannah 
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Langston caused to be surveyed and plotted in blocks, lots, 
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streets, and alleys, one hundred and ten acres of land to be 
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used as a Town to be known by the name of "Manito"; and

 
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    WHEREAS, These individuals, through their generosity and 
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foresight, donated to the public that part of the town known as 
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"Broadway", which was reserved for the use of the Illinois 
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River Railroad Company, as well as land to be used for a 
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general depot, which caused the Town to be prosperous and 
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enduring; and

 
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    WHEREAS, On February 13, 2008, the Village of Manito will 
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celebrate its 150th year; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The citizens of Manito, along with their friends 
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and neighbors, will host several Sesquicentennial events to 
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commemorate their heritage; and


 
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    WHEREAS, The celebration of Manito's Sesquicentennial is a 
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once-in-a-lifetime experience that will be remembered by all of 
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its citizens, young and old; therefore, be it

 
 


 






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    RESOLVED, BY THE  HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
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congratulate the citizens of the Village of Manito on the 
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occasion of the village's 150th year and wish them continued 
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success and happiness in the future; and be it further


 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be given 
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to the Mayor of Manito as a symbol of our esteem and respect.