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RESOLUTION NO. 2012-72
CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CITY'S QUASQUICENTENNIAL AND THE WORK
OF THE EDINA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND ITS QUASQUICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the Village of Edina was founded on December 12, 1888; and
WHEREAS, Edina has grown and prospered since its founding; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edina has become renowned for its vibrant neighborhoods, beautiful
parks, excellent public schools, thriving businesses and civic-minded citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edina will celebrate its Quasquicentennial, the125th Anniversary of its
founding, on December 12, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Edina Historical Society has organized a committee to plan city-wide activities
commemorating and celebrating Edina's Quasquicentennial;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council hereby proclaims December 12,
2013 "Founder's Day."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Edina City Council hereby recognizes and states its
appreciation for the work of the Edina Historical Society and the Quasquicentennial Committee;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Edina City Council hereby encourages the citizens of Edina to
join in the commemoration and celebration of 125 years of city history throughout the year.
Adopted May 1, 2012
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Attest _ —
Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk; James B. Hovland, Mayor
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CITY OF EDINA
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