Res 30-95 RESOLUTION NO. 30-95
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE STATE OF FLORIDA
TO SANCTION CERTAIN DELRAY BEACH CENTENNIAL EVENTS
AS PART OF THE STATE SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
WHEREAS, in 1895, William S. Linton and Henry Swinton of
Saginaw, Michigan and their pioneer group called the "Michigan
Connection", and the pioneer black families of Fagan Henry and Jane
Monroe, from the Florida Panhandle, purchased and settled land which
was then called the Town of Linton; and,
WHEREAS, the settlement took several temporary names,
until about 1901 when a meeting was held in the School Building to
choose a permanent name. Six pioneers were present, three of whom
had come from Delray, a suburb of Detroit, Michigan. It was at
their suggestion that the town site be named Delray; and,
WHEREAS, the year 1995 marks the 100th Anniversary of the
founding of our community, we seek to honor those early pioneers and
Delray's humble beginnings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The State of Florida is hereby urged to
sanction the following Delray Beach Centennial Events as part of the
State Sesquicentennial Celebration.
o April Centennial Mural "Rural by Day, Urban by
Night"
o May History Fair - Storytelling
o June Heart of the City - Community Artwork and
Photographs
o July Fourth of July Centennial Spectacular
- Fireworks, Fire Muster, Sandsculpting,
Picnic and Parade
o July/Aug 18th Annual Roots Festival Celebration of
Heritage
o September History of Delray - 100 Years of Cartoon Art
Historical Play - 100 Years of Delray Beach
o October 4th Annual Heritage Month - Centennial Train
Depot Dedication
o November Youth Centennial Parade - Statue dedication
at Veterans Park
o December Holiday Festivities - 100 foot Holiday Tree
for 100 Years Celebration - Holiday Parade
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect
immediately upon passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this 4th day of
April, 1995.
ATTEST:
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: CITY Mg2XlAGER~/~
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM # ~°~' - MEETING OF APRIL 4, 1995
RESOLUTION NO. 30-95:
DATE: MARCH 31, 1995
This is before the Commission to approve Resolution No. 30-95
urging the State of Florida to sanction the Delray Beach
Centennial Events as part of the State Sesquicentennial
Celebration.
There are nine major events and festivities scheduled from April
through December.
Recommend approval of Resolution No. 30-95 for State sanction of
the Delray Beach Centennial events.
RESOLUTION NO. 30-95
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE STATE OF FLORIDA
TO SANCTION CERTAIN DELRAY BEACH CENTENNIAL EVENTS
AS PART OF THE STATE SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
WHEREAS, in 1895, William S. Linton and Henry Swinton of
Saginaw, Michigan and their pioneer group called the "Michigan
Connection", and the pioneer black families of Fagan Henry and Jane
Monroe, from the Florida Panhandle, purchased and settled land which
was then called the Town of Linton; and,
WHEREAS, the settlement took several temporary names,
until about 1901 when a meeting was held in the School Building to
choose a permanent name. Six pioneers were present, three of whom
had come from Delray, a suburb of Detroit, Michigan. It was at
their suggestion that the town site be named Delray; and,
WHEREAS, the year 1995 marks the 100th Anniversary of the
founding of our community, we seek to honor those early pioneers and
Delray's humble beginnings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The State of Florida is hereby urged to
sanction the following Delray Beach Centennial Events as part of the
State Sesquicentennial Celebration.
o April Centennial Mural "Rural by Day, Urban by
Night"
o May History Fair - Storytelling
o June Heart of the City - Community Artwork and
Photographs
o July Fourth of July Centennial Spectacular
- Fireworks, Fire Muster, Sandsculpting,
Picnic and Parade
o July/Aug 18th Annual Roots Festival - Celebration of
Heritage
o September History of Delray - 100 Years of Cartoon Art
Historical Play - 100 Years of Delray Beach
o October 4th Annual Heritage Month - Centennial Train
Depot Dedication
o November Youth Centennial Parade - Statue dedication
at Veterans Park
o December Holiday Festivities - 100 foot Holiday Tree
for 100 Years Celebration - Holiday Parade
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect
immediately upon passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this 4th day of
April, 1995.
ATTEST:
city
, - 2- Res. No.
MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER ~
RESOLUTION NO. 30-95:
DATE: MARCH 31, 1995
This is before the Commission to approve Resolution No. 30-95
urging the State of Florida to sanction the Delray Beach
Centennial Events as part of the State Sesquicentennial
Celebration.
There are nine major events and festivities scheduled from April
through December.
Recommend approval of Resolution No. 30-95 for State sanction of
the Delray Beach Centennial events.