HR1385 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate the citizens of San Jose as they celebrate the community sesquicentennial; and

WHEREAS, San Jose was founded in 1858, and was known as the "littlest railroad center" in the United States before the turn of the century; and

WHEREAS, San Jose is located in the heart of Illinois, a small picturesque town nestled into the countryside, a small town by standards of many people, but a town of people with big hearts and a lot of small town pride; the population is about 700 people and derives its business from farming communities surrounding it in one of the richest farming areas in the State, and from communities and factories in nearby areas; and

WHEREAS, U.S. Route 136 runs through the Village, furnishing first rate highway travel to Havana, the county seat, 25 miles west, and crosses Route 29 and Interstate 155; it is halfway between Chicago and St. Louis and is in the corner of three counties, Mason, Logan, and Tazewell; and

WHEREAS, San Jose sits squarely on one of the largest underground lakes in the country and is capable of pumping millions of gallons of water per day, making it ideal for irrigation projects and industry; the Village has a 140 foot water tower, with a 75,000 gallon storage tank, which holds water from three deep wells that pump from the underground lake, furnishing the Village with more than an adequate supply of cool pure water; and

WHEREAS, San Jose's grade and high schools have consolidated with Illini Central in Mason City; the old grade school, built in 1892, was bought by an investor, and the newer adjacent grade school building has been remodeled and turned into apartments; the old high school still stands and is privately owned; the playing field was given to the Park District and has a state-of-the-art lighted ball diamond, playground equipment, and a concession stand; and

WHEREAS, San Jose has the latest in technology and training in the police force, volunteer fire department, and rescue squad; there are many fine businesses, churches, and organizations that make San Jose a great place to live; the community will celebrate the sesquicentennial on June 27-29, 2008; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the citizens of San Jose as they celebrate this anniversary and wish them continued health and happiness; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Mayor George Weyhrich and Millie Weyhrich, Sesquicentennial Committee Chairman, as a symbol of our respect.