HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2000 RESOLUTION NO. L-6'
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF ISSUANCE IN 1969 OF A UNITED
STATES POSTAGE STAMP COMMEMORATING THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE FOUNDING OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, the City of Downey was named after Civil War Governor John Gately
Downey and is approximately at the 100th anniversary as a community; and
WHEREAS, the colorful background of the City of Downey is an integral
part of the history and advancement of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the rich inheritance of our State and country is based upon the
type of citizens who founded and have worked so diligently to make our City one
of which we are all proud;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council support the concept of the issuance in
1969 of a United States postage stamp commemorating the 200th Anniversary of
the founding of the State of California.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution
and forward a copy to the City Clerk of the City of San Diego so that it may be
included in the presentation to be made to the United States Post Office Depart-
ment by San Diego's local committee.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of November, 1967.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the 28th day of
November, 1967, by the following vote:
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NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
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