HR1655 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate the residents of the City of Wheaton on the occasion of the city's sesquicentennial anniversary on February 24, 2009; and

WHEREAS, The City of Wheaton is a distinctive community of 55,000 residents, known for its top-ranked schools, outstanding parks and library, and diverse group of organizations; and

WHEREAS, The rich history of the City of Wheaton began when the city's founders, Erastus Gary, Jesse Wheaton, and Warren Wheaton, purchased the land that became Wheaton in 1837 and offered free land for the railroad to run through the center of town; and

WHEREAS, Following their deal with the railroad, the founders platted the original 10 blocks of land and offered free land to people who were willing to build houses or buildings on the lots immediately, spurring the growth that Wheaton needed to create a thriving community; this growth culminated in Wheaton being incorporated as an Illinois village on February 24, 1859; and

WHEREAS, In 1867, Wheaton was established as the seat of the DuPage County government; and

WHEREAS, Recently, the City of Wheaton has been named one of Money Magazine's best places to live in the United States and the healthiest of Chicago's largest suburbs by Chicago Magazine based on the city's public health, safety, and environment, a measure of the commitment to quality that the city's government and residents share; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the residents of the City of Wheaton on the occasion of the city's sesquicentennial anniversary and wish them continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Michael J. Gresk, Mayor of the City of Wheaton, as a symbol of our esteem and respect.