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R®ads Council, 3/1/60
RESOLUTION
WHERAS, The City of Canton
in the State of Illinois having
year of 1825y~ and
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is one of the oldest cities
had its birth in the pioneer
WHE:3.EAS, by virtue of that pioneer birth our city is richly
endowed with American Historical lore, and
WHEREAS this valuable hostorical lore and heritage should not only
be preserved for future generations but should be utilized as well
for the attraction of tourist interest and the accompanying busi-
ness and commercial benefits;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that there be created for the
City of Canton a perpetual~~Canton Historical Commission's consisting
of a chairman and four additional members, all of whom will serve
without compensation for a term of six years com~aencing April 1,
1860, and to be appointed. by the mayor, with the consent and ap-
proval of the city council, and that the mayor of said city shall
at all times be an ex-officio member of the commission; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT THE COI~~~ISSION SHALL periodically
recommend to the mayor and City Council ways and means of preserv-
ing our heritage and utilizing the history of our city for cultur-
al, educational, and economic purposes.
Respectfully submitted. Lloyd W. Herbener. alderman
Third ward
Passed by the City Council ~~~ 1, 1960.. ~"
Approved by the mayor ~ ~%~~"Z~.