HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 29-70RESOLUTION N0. 29-70
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF APRIL
20 BICENTENNIAL WEEK IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD.
WHEREAS, the State of California is celebrating its
200th anniversary of the settlement of the State of California, and
WHEREAS, 1970 has been proclaimed Bicentennial Year by
the State, and
WHEREAS,' as the State Bicentennial Commission is meeting
here in Bakersfield Wednesday, April 22, 1970, for the purpose of
commemorating its anniversary here in Bakersfield, and
WHEREAS the Bicentennial Commission will tour local
historical spots in Kern County and the Kern County Bicentennial
Committee will help in celebrating the 200th birthday of the State
with a parade and appropriate festivities Saturday, April 25, 1970,
and
WHEREAS, it is fitting that all people in the community
and the County be made aware of these festivities and take note
of their heritage and join in the celebration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the week of April 20
be proclaimed BiCentennial Week in the City and the County.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was
passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at
a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of April, 1970, by
the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BLEECKER, HEISEY, REES, RUCKER, STIERN, VETTER, WHITTEMORE
NOES: COUNCILMEN: ~"'2~'--,.~ -
ABSTAINING COUNCILM""'~'ZN:
and Ex-Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakers field
APPROVED':
~A ORNE