01-96-Resolution-Supporting Denton County Sesquicentennial and Courthouse Sesquicentennial Celebration-02/05/1996CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS
R01-96
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGER,
TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE DENTON COUNTY SESQUICENTENNIAL
AND COURTHOUSE SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
WHEREAS, Denton County has a rich and varied history; and
WHEREAS, many individuals, families, organizations, associations, churches, and
businesses have contributed to the rich heritage of Denton County; and
WHEREAS, a knowledge and appreciation of local history helps foster community pride
and thus helps foster a climate favorable to good citizenship; and
WHEREAS, the year 1996 will mark the Sesquicentennial for Denton County; and
WHEREAS, the year 1996 will mark the Centennial for the historic Denton County
Courthouse; and
WHEREAS, the Denton County Sesquicentennial Celebration Committee, a voluntary
organization, has come together to plan ayear-long celebration to honor the individuals, families,
organizations, associations, churches, communities, ethnic groups, and businesses that have
contributed to the rich heritage of Denton County; .and
WHEREAS, a series of events have been to focus state-wide attention on the culture,
proud history and contributions of Denton County residents to the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Sesquicentennial Celebration Committee to be as
inclusive as possible so that all Denton County Citizens may participate in these festivities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Sanger,
Texas does embrace and support the promotion of the Sesquicentennial of Denton County and
the Centennial of the Denton County Courthouse and urges all citizens and community groups
to participate with the activities of the Denton County Sesquicentennial Celebration Committee.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this Sth day of February, 1996.
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Nel Armstrong, Mayor
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