HR0975 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Village of Oswego was settled in 1833 and will be celebrating its 175th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, In 1837, Oswego consisted of about 30 wooden buildings and early roads from Joliet to Galena and from Chicago to Ottawa; and

WHEREAS, Oswego was settled in part for its transportation potential at the confluence of the Waubonsie Creek and the Fox River; and

WHEREAS, Over the years, Oswego has continued to flourish; the 1990 U.S. Census showed the population at 3, 875; the 2004 Speical Census counted nearly 20,000 residents; and

WHEREAS, To commemorate the 175th anniversary of Oswego's founding in 1833, the citizens of Oswego plan to celebrate Oswego's rich history with events such as a Birthday Party Celebration, Old Time Games held during PrairieFest, and OswegoRama, a weekend-long celebration commemorating Oswego's heritage; 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 the Village of Oswego on the occasion of the village's 175th anniversary and wish them continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Oswego President Brian LeClercq as a symbol of our esteem and respect.