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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, On February 13, 1858, James K. Cox, Nancy Cox,
3 Robert Cox, Anna Cox, William A. Langston, and Susannah
4 Langston caused to be surveyed and plotted in blocks, lots,
5 streets, and alleys, one hundred and ten acres of land to be
6 used as a Town to be known by the name of "Manito"; and
 
7     WHEREAS, These individuals, through their generosity and
8 foresight, donated to the public that part of the town known as
9 "Broadway", which was reserved for the use of the Illinois
10 River Railroad Company, as well as land to be used for a
11 general depot, which caused the Town to be prosperous and
12 enduring; and
 
13     WHEREAS, On February 13, 2008, the Village of Manito will
14 celebrate its 150th year; and
 
15     WHEREAS, The citizens of Manito, along with their friends
16 and neighbors, will host several Sesquicentennial events to
17 commemorate their heritage; and
 
18     WHEREAS, The celebration of Manito's Sesquicentennial is a
19 once-in-a-lifetime experience that will be remembered by all of
20 its citizens, young and old; therefore, be it
 

 

 

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1     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
2 NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
3 congratulate the citizens of the Village of Manito on the
4 occasion of the village's 150th year and wish them continued
5 success and happiness in the future; and be it further
 
6     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be given
7 to the Mayor of Manito as a symbol of our esteem and respect.