Senate Resolution 149 - Introduced PAG LIN S.R. ________ H.R. ________ 1 1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1 2 BY JOHNSON 1 3 A Resolution honoring the city of Sutherland on its 1 4 quasquicentennial anniversary. 1 5 WHEREAS, the city of Sutherland, Iowa, which was 1 6 named for the Duke of Sutherland, was founded in 1883; 1 7 and 1 8 WHEREAS, located in O'Brien County, Sutherland is 1 9 nestled amidst some of the most scenic territory in 1 10 the midwest and is a hunters' paradise, with rough 1 11 cover that offers a variety of game including wild 1 12 turkey, deer, fox, pheasant, partridge, and quail; and 1 13 WHEREAS, Sutherland is home to a variety of unique 1 14 businesses, schools, churches, and a library all 1 15 combining to make Sutherland a progressive, welcoming, 1 16 and diversified community; and 1 17 WHEREAS, in 2008, the city celebrates its 1 18 quasquicentennial anniversary, celebrating on August 1 19 29 through September 1, 2008, with four days of events 1 20 that include a picnic, a talent show, a dance, a 1 21 parade, fireworks, and many community activities; NOW 1 22 THEREFORE, 1 23 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the Senate 1 24 honors Sutherland on its quasquicentennial anniversary 1 25 and invites all Iowans to share in the 1 26 quasquicentennial celebration. 1 27 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That, upon adoption, the 1 28 Secretary of the Senate shall prepare an official copy 1 29 of this Resolution for presentation to the city of 1 30 Sutherland. 2 1 LSB 6608SS 82 2 2 md/rj/14