HR1189 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate the citizens of Lindenwood, an unincorporated community in Ogle county, as they celebrate the community's 175th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, William Campbell is credited with building the first log cabin in 1835 near what is now Lindenwood; and

WHEREAS, A group of permanent settlers arrived in the area in 1840, taking advantage of government land grants; many of the settlers had fought in the Revolutionary War or the War of 1812 and were given tracts of land in payment for their service to their country; and

WHEREAS, The community has been the center of economic activity in the area, supporting various manufacturing, retail, and agricultural activities over the decades; and

WHEREAS, The Great Western Railroad brought commerce to Lindenwood and transported residents to a wider world; and

WHEREAS, Residents supported the education of children with seven neighborhood schools by 1885; and

WHEREAS, The county schools were consolidated into one district in 1949; the schools combined with the Esmond Schools, forming Eswood in 1972; the name "Eswood" was chosen by the children of the school; today the Eswood School is a leader in recycling, education, and renewable energy; and

WHEREAS, The community has worked with the Lynn-Scott-Rock Fire Protection District to protect lives and property since 1950, continually improving equipment, and benefiting from the skill and generosity of its volunteers; and

WHEREAS, Lindenwood residents are preparing to celebrate this milestone with a published volume about the history of a prairie town, a parade, dinner, and other activities; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the citizens of Lindenwood and wish them continued success in all they do; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the citizens of Lindenwood as a symbol of our respect and esteem.