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| HOUSE RESOLUTION
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| WHEREAS, The State of Illinois is enriched by its vibrant |
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| local communities; and
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| WHEREAS, Incorporated on October 24, 1880, the Village of |
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| River Forest, Illinois is celebrating the 125th anniversary of |
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| its founding; and
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| WHEREAS, The Village of River Forest began in 1831 as a |
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| sawmill just north of Lake Street on the east bank of the Des |
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| Plaines River; the mill was, reportedly, the only one within 20 |
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| miles of Chicago and was vital to the growth and settlement of |
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| the River Forest community; and
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| WHEREAS, Settlers were attracted by the fertile land, |
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| forest, and river, that bordered the community; and
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| WHEREAS, The arrival of the Galena and Chicago Union |
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| Railroad in 1865 greatly impacted the growth and development of |
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| the community; its regular service between Chicago and River |
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| Forest brought many new residents to the community; and
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| WHEREAS, The Village of River Forest continues to prosper, |
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| being one of the most affluent suburbs in Cook County; most of |
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| the community land is covered by residential buildings, |
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| churches, and educational institutions; the village boasts a |
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| rich architectural heritage and a citizenry that appreciates |
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| both the preservation of that heritage and of the good schools |
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| and life it has developed; therefore, be it
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| RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE |
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| NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that |
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| we congratulate the Village of River Forest on the occasion of |
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| the 125th anniversary of its founding; and be it further
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