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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING THE 75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE INCORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE
WHEREAS, Norridge was incorporated, by referendum, on December 4, 1948 receiving 578 for and 195 against with a population of 1,675; and
WHEREAS, the name “Norridge” came from combining the “Nor” of Norwood Park Township and the “Ridge” of the nearby suburb of Park Ridge; and
WHEREAS, Norridge is uniquely named as there is no other place in the world that shares the same name; and
WHEREAS, Norridge doubled its size in 1954 when it annexed the area between Montrose Ave. and Lawrence Ave, and also additional annexations north to Foster Ave., west to Dee Road and east to Sayer Ave; and
WHEREAS, three public school districts serve the village, offering quality education from pre-kindergarten through high school; and
WHEREAS, Norridge is a wonderful community for families to live boasting many different activities including football and baseball leagues;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners congratulate the Village of Norridge for its 75 years of history.
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