Res 1558 8/6/1974RESOLUTION NO. /KV
WHEREAS, the commemoration of our Nation's 200th anniversary will
be held in 1976; and
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls wishes to take an active part
in the Bicentennial Celebration, and has created the Wichita Falls
Bicentennial Commission for the purpose of establishing projects and
goals to be achieved in this celebration; and
WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls Bicentennial Commission has submitted its
Bicentennial Projects and Goals for Wichita Falls to the Board of Aldermen
for their approval and endorsement, and that the goals and projects are
in keeping with the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Texas'
theme of: "The Promise of America, Past, Present, and Future"; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls urges
participation in this celebration;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS:
THAT the Wichita. Falls Bicentennial Prolects and Goals for Wichita
Falls be hereby endorsed as the City of Wichita Falls' Bicentennial
Program.
THAT the members of the Wichita Falls Bicentennial Commission be
commended for their work and efforts.
THAT the citizens of the City of Wichita Falls are hereby urged to
aid and support Wichita Falls' Bicentennial Program.
THAT the Wichita Falls Bicentennial Commission is hereby requested
to make application to the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration
and American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Texas for the endorse-
ment of Wichita Falls as a Bicentennial City and for the inclusion of
Wichita Falls in the National and State Bicentennial Programs.
THAT the Wichita Falls Bicentennial Commission is encouraged to con-
tinue to expand its Bicentennial Projects and Goals for Wichita Falls by
the addition of projects consistent with the approved goals.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE DAY OF AUGUST, 1974.
M 1YOR MQe7EM
ATTEST:
C•!2Ld'AZ
City Clerk