SR1778 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Kane County Fair was founded in 1868 in Kane County, Illinois as one of the premier county fairs; and

WHEREAS, Throughout its 150 year history, the Kane County Fair's activities have been held in several locations, including Aurora, Elgin, and St. Charles, but the fair has never lost sight of its rich history of pioneering spirit, industry, agriculture, farming, ranching, entrepreneurship, food, family, and fun; and

WHEREAS, For 150 years, the fair has been a focal point for families; youth throughout the years have found lasting memories, opportunities for leadership, and simple, fun traditions to pass on to the next generation; and

WHEREAS, The Kane County Fair has served the Kane County agricultural community for 150 years, hosting 4-H events at the annual fair for beef, dairy, goat, horse, pony, poultry, rabbit, sheep, and swine judging, as well as an annual Blue Ribbon Sale; and

WHEREAS, The Kane County Fair has hosted its annual event in the summer to entertain the Fox Valley community with family-friendly events, to promote the importance of agriculture in our State and our community, and to celebrate all that the Kane County community has to offer one another; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare July 19, 2018 as Kane County Fair Day in the State of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we congratulate the Kane County Fair, its organizers, participants, and the community on celebrating 150 years of bringing summertime fun, education, and a sense of community to Kane County; and we hope this tradition will carry on for many years to come; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the President of the Kane County Fair Board, Larry Breon.