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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The City of Silvis is celebrating its 100th year
3 and is commemorating its centennial throughout the year with a
4 number of activities and events; and
 
5     WHEREAS, The Village of Silvis, originally named Pleasant
6 Valley, was incorporated in 1906; and
 
7     WHEREAS, The Village took its name from Richard Shippen
8 Silvis, one of the original settlers, whose family operated the
9 Silvis Mining Company; and
 
10     WHEREAS, In 1920, Silvis became a city with a mayor-council
11 government with 8 councilmen, 2 from each of the city's 4
12 wards; and
 
13     WHEREAS, The city has a rich history in the mining,
14 railroad, and foundry industries; and
 
15     WHEREAS, Silvis is truly a "City of Progress" and will
16 continue to grow and prosper for another 100 years; therefore,
17 be it
 
18     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
19 NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
20 we honor and congratulate the City of Silvis on its centennial;
21 and be it further
 
22     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
23 presented to the Mayor of Silvis as an expression of our best
24 wishes for another 100 years of growth and prosperity.