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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The City of Elgin, located along the historic Fox 
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River, was officially incorporated as a city in the State of 
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Illinois on February 28, 1854; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Since that time, the City of Elgin has been a 
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leader in business, industry, education, historic 
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preservation, and environmental stewardship in the Fox Valley; 
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and

 
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    WHEREAS, The City of Elgin celebrates and embraces its rich 
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diversity of cultures, religions, and architecture; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The City of Elgin has always sought to provide 
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outstanding city services while exercising fiscal 
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responsibility; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The City of Elgin continues that resolve by 
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committing to the creation of a sustainable master plan that 
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will ensure a quality community for future generations; and

 
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    WHEREAS, This comprehensive sustainability plan will 
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address issues including: transportation, community education, 
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housing and urban design, economic development, alternative 
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energy, green building and energy conservation, recycling and 
 


 






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waste management, water, waste water, and stormwater 
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management, parks, green infrastructure, and a healthy 
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community; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The City of Elgin relies upon the many 
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contributions of its business partners, volunteers, community 
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activists, and leaders who are committed to these efforts; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Elgin is the home to School District 301 and 
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School District U-46, the second largest school district in the 
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State of Illinois; Elgin Community College, celebrating its 
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60th anniversary; Judson University; the Gail Borden Public 
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Library; the Elgin Area Convention and Visitors Bureau; the 
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra; the Chicago Bandits; the Grand 
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Victoria Foundation; and many neighborhood organizations, 
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including the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin and 
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the Elgin Community Network; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The State of Illinois recognizes the commitment of 
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Elgin's community partners, leaders, and volunteers, as well as 
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Elgin Mayor Ed Schock, City of Elgin Councilmembers Juan 
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Figueroa, Robert Gilliam, David Kaptain, F. John Steffen, and 
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John Walters,  and the city staff; therefore, be it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
 


 






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recognize February 26, 2009 as Elgin Day in the State of 
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Illinois; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to Elgin Mayor Ed Schock on behalf of the citizens of 
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Elgin, as a symbol of our respect and esteem.