SR0062LRB104 09983 ECR 20053 r

1
SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to 
3congratulate the Village of Riverside on the occasion of the 
4Village's 150th anniversary; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Established in 1875, the Village of Riverside is 
6celebrating its sesquicentennial, marking 150 years of 
7history, community, and progress; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Riverside is renowned for its visionary design as 
9one of the first planned suburban communities in the United 
10States, featuring the groundbreaking work of Frederick Law 
11Olmsted and Calvert Vaux; and
 
12    WHEREAS, The residents of Riverside have upheld this 
13legacy by fostering a community rooted in tradition, 
14innovation, and stewardship of its historic character; and
 
15    WHEREAS, The Sesquicentennial Planning Committee, composed 
16of dedicated trustees and residents, has organized a year-long 
17celebration to honor the Village's rich history and vibrant 
18future; and
 
19    WHEREAS, The Village of Riverside seeks to commemorate 
20this historic milestone by sealing a time capsule at the 
 
 
SR0062- 2 -LRB104 09983 ECR 20053 r

1conclusion of the sesquicentennial celebrations, preserving 
2reflections, aspirations, and congratulations for future 
3generations; therefore, be it
 
4    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 
5ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the 
6Village of Riverside on its 150th anniversary, and we extend 
7heartfelt congratulations to its residents, past and present, 
8for their enduring commitment to preserving the community's 
9historic and cultural heritage; and be it further
 
10    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
11delivered to the Village of Riverside as a symbol of our esteem 
12and respect.