HR0679 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate the citizens of the City of Kinmundy as they celebrate the sesquicentennial anniversary of the community; and

WHEREAS, Settlers came to the area now known as Kinmundy around the year 1820; they settled there because of the timber and prairie soil; and

WHEREAS, Kinmundy was named by a London representative of the Illinois Central Railroad after his hometown in Scotland; and

WHEREAS, In 1856 the Illinois Central Railroad was completed in the area, making it possible get crops to the market; land for the City was purchased from the railroad company in 1857, and in 1867 the City of Kinmundy was incorporated; and

WHEREAS, Kinmundy is home to Ingram's Log Cabin Village, with authentic log cabins dating as far back as 1818; there is also nearby Forbes State Park, a 2,500 acre conservation park; and

WHEREAS, Kinmundy is proud that its public library, ballpark association, fire association district, and emergency management service that are staffed with well-qualified volunteers; and

WHEREAS, The Kinmundy Sesquicentennial is being held on September 1-3, 2007 with a fish fry, dance, the crowning of a queen, lunch social, community church service, gospel sing, quilt show, chicken dinner, games, rides, and more; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the people of Kinmundy as they celebrate this milestone anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to a representative of the City of Kinmundy as a symbol of our respect and admiration.