HR0284 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate the Village of Fox Lake on the occasion of the Village centennial; and

WHEREAS, The Fox Lake region was used as an isolated fishing and hunting spot in the late 19th century, attracting the wealthy sportsmen who would construct private clubhouses in the area; and

WHEREAS, In 1907 the area began its "resort heyday" when new hotels, cottages, saloons, and public resorts were constructed, taking over the private clubhouses; and

WHEREAS, In 1907 Fox Lake became an incorporated Village with an elected village president also recognized as the mayor; the first mayor, John Brown, was a storekeeper and the first postmaster of the Village; during his time as mayor he saw the construction of the first Village hall, the fire department was formed, as well as a law enforcement agency; and

WHEREAS, At the time of incorporation there were between 200 and 400 full-time residents in the area; today the population exceeds 9,000 people; and

WHEREAS, In recent years, the summer cottages and small resorts have been replaced by year-round residences, with people taking advantage of the miles of shoreline and recognizing that it is a good place to live; and

WHEREAS, With a downtown revitalization project in progress, school building additions being built, and new stores opening, Fox Lake is experiencing an exciting period of growth; 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 Fox Lake at this special time in the Village history and wish them continued success in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Mayor of Fox Lake, Cindy Irwin, as a symbol of our esteem.