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RESOLUTION NO: 7683-02 BY: Corrigan, Dunn, FitzGerald,
<br /> George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell.
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<br /> A RESOLUTION to recognize and support the efforts of the Lakewood Citizens
<br />Committee to Celebrate Ohio's Bicentennial
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<br /> WHEREAS, 2003 is Ohio's Bicentennial and communities throughout our state are
<br />making plans to celebrate Ohio's 200~ Birthday. And Lakewood is no exception; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, over the past few months, a group of Lakewood citizens has formed a
<br />committee to recognize and celebrate Lakewood's history and culture as a means to emphasize
<br />our community's numerous and invaluable contributions to Ohio history; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, the Lakewood Citizens Committee to Celebrate Ohio's Bicentennial will
<br />trace our community's history along the path of Ohio statehood for the last 200 years, with an
<br />emphasis on the development of Lakewood neighborhoods, churches and schools, our ethnic and
<br />cultural history, our distinct architectural heritage, Lakewood women in history, the contributions
<br />of veterans, as well as the accomplishments of Lakewood residents in politics, business, literature
<br />and the visual and performing arts; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, this effort will promote an enhanced understanding and appreciation of our
<br />rich history and culture as a community and as Ohioans: It will also provide an opportunity
<br />plan for the future; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, the Citizens Committee has attracted a broad and accomplished group of
<br />residents to include writers, historians, representatives from Lakewood Public Library, Lakewood
<br />City Schools, the Lakewood Historical Society, The Beck Center for the Arts, the Lakewood
<br />Heritage Advisory Board, veterans' organizations and various civic and non-profit organizations;
<br />and
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<br /> WHEREAS, city government will be an important parmer for this civic enterprise, as its
<br />support and involvement would contribute to the overall success of the bicentennial celebration.
<br />So the Citizens Committee, at the earliest practical time, will submit its recommendations to city
<br />council for review as a necessary part of planning for 2003; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, Lakewood has played a significant role in the progression of Ohio history
<br />and the Citizens Committee's efforts will ensure that many more Lakewood residents will
<br />appreciate our rich historical and cultural inheritance, thereby building a stronger community for
<br />our future; now, therefore,
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<br />BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, STATE OF OHIO:
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<br /> Section I. That this Council, for itself and on behalf of all the citizens of this
<br />community, recognizes and supports tho efforts of the Lakewood Citizens Committee to Celebrate
<br />Ohio's Bicentennial, thereby encouraging residents and civic leaders and institutions to
<br />acknowledge and further explore the significance of our community's history.
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<br /> Section 2. That the Clerk of Council be and is hereby authorized and directed to
<br />forward a certified copy of this resolution to Lakewood Public Library, Lakewood City Schools,
<br />the Lakewood Historical Society, The Beck Center for the Arts, the Lakewood Heritage Advisory
<br />Board, and all participating veterans' organizations, civic and non-profit organizations and
<br />neighborhood groups, and that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this
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<br />Adopted:
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<br />Approved:
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<br />P~ent , /
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