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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE STREAMWOOD PARK DISTRICT
WHEREAS, on May 28, 1966 an election was held to establish the Streamwood Park District and elect five Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, Hal S. Salter, Elaine Lewandowski, Merle A. Bonora Jr., John D. McDonald, and Donald R. Bruhns were the first to be elected to the Streamwood Park District’s Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, and on June 15, 1966 the first official meeting was held at the Fire Hall on Cyprus Drive; and
WHEREAS, Merle A. Bonora became the first President, and Hall Salter became the first Vice President to the newly formed Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, in December 1966 the Streamwood Park District purchased the Nesbitt property, known now as Shady Oaks Park where the Park District administrative building sits today; and
WHEREAS, the Streamwood Park District’s mission is to provide diverse and responsive recreational opportunities that enhance the quality of the community through their parks services, employees and volunteers; and
WHEREAS, the Streamwood Park District consist of 46 parks and multiple facilities that provide a wide variety of recreational programs experiences services and activities for the whole family; and
WHEREAS, in 1988, the Streamwood Park District purchased the Hoosier Grove Barn, from the Landmeir family and committed to the preservation of this farmstead, the Board of Commissioners decided to restore the barn and surrounding buildings; and
WHEREAS, these buildings included, an original one room schoolhouse, horse barn and a farmhouse; and
WHEREAS, in the mid 1990’s the 2,000 square foot barn was transformed into a banquet and meeting room facility which is operated by the Streamwood Park District while still holding to its historical preservation; and
WHEREAS, the character of the original structure has been retained, the barn offers unique settings for a variety of different events; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President of the Board along with the Cook County Board of Commissioners do hereby congratulate the Streamwood Park District on its 50th Anniversary and for the important and commendable service it provides to Streamwood, Illinois and the surrounding communities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this resolution be spread upon the official proceeding of this Honorable Body and a ceremonial copy be given to the Streamwood Park District in commemoration of this auspicious occasion.
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