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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the commemoration of our Nation's 200th anniversary will be
held in 1976; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock wishes to take an active part in the
Bicentennial Celebration, and has through resolution created the
Lubbock Bicentennial Committee for the purpose of establishing the
goals to be achieved in this celebration; and,
WHEREAS, the Lubbock Bicentennial Committee has submitted the goals
to the City Council for their approval and endorsement, and that the
goals are in keeping with the American Revolution Bicentennial Com-
mission of Texas' theme of: "The Promise of America, Past, Present
and Future", and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock urges participbtion
in this celebration; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock does hereby endorse the
basic recommendations as set forth by the Lubbock Bicentennial Com-
mittee as the overall goals for the City of Lubbock's involvement in
the Bicentennial Celebration.
THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock request the Committee to
present the goals to the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
of Texas for their endorsement of Lubbock as a Bicentennial City, and
that Lubbock be included in the State Bicentennial Program.
Passed by the City Council this 22nd day of November, 1972.
Morris W. Turner, Mayor
ATT-ST:-
LaVlenia Lowe, CitV Secretary -Treasurer
APPROVED AS O FO M4City
Fred 0. Senter;, Jr„AAttorey