Res 1776 3/2/1976RESOLUTION NO. 1776
RESOLUTION WELCOMING THE AMERICAN FREEDOM TRAIN
IN CELEBRATION OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
BICENTENNIAL.
WHEREAS, the American Freedom Train, the only national
project endorsed by the American Revolution Bicentennial
Administration, will be on display March 6th, 7th and 8th,
1976 in Wichita Falls at Sheppard Air Force Base, during which
time approximately fifty thousand people are expected to visit
such train; and,
WHEREAS, the American Freedom Train carries over five
hundred fifty original documents , artifacts and priceless
memorabilia, loaned from over two hundred museums, associations
and private collectors throughout the country, which reflect
America' s proud history; and,
WHEREAS, we have entered upon our American Revolution
Bicentennial Year, during which we should all recognize the
glorious history of our great nation with its fundamental
concepts of freedom, justice and equality; and,
WHEREAS, the significant display contained in the American
Freedom Train will make an important contribution to the celebration
of the American Revolution Bicentennial, and will provide the
only opportunity which the people will have to view an exhibition
of this nature.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF
THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The American Freedom Train is hereby welcomed to the City of
Wichita Falls, and the citizens of the City and of this entire
area are urged to take advantage of this unique opportunity by
visiting the train; further, we are all called upon to rededicate
ourselves to the ideals of freedom, justice and equality which have
made our nation so great, and to pledge that we will strengthen
and perpetuate such great ideals for the benefit of our children
and those who follow after us.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of March, 1976.
M A Y R
ATTEST:
iii ITY CLERK
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