Senate Resolution 38 - Introduced SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 38 BY DVORSKY A Resolution honoring the City of Solon on its 1 quartoseptcentennial. 2 WHEREAS, the City of Solon, founded in 1840, is 3 celebrating its 175th anniversary; and 4 WHEREAS, according to lore, Solon was named for the 5 son of one of Solon’s founders and for the classical 6 Athenian statesman, lawmaker, and lyric poet Solon; and 7 WHEREAS, for 175 years Solon has through its 8 outstanding schools, renowned Beef Days Celebration, 9 and wonderful outdoor recreation activities and parks, 10 contributed to the culture, well-being, and prosperity 11 of Iowa; and 12 WHEREAS, the citizens of Solon, through their 13 honest, hard work and dedication to the community, 14 have built a foundation to ensure that Solon remains a 15 thriving community for years to come; and 16 WHEREAS, for the purpose of celebrating the 17 175th anniversary of its founding, Solon will hold 18 a community-wide gathering known as a chautauqua on 19 September 18-20 of this year to honor the achievements 20 and unique history of the community; and 21 WHEREAS, the festivities of the Solon chautauqua 22 celebration will include cultural art demonstrations, 23 historical displays and parades, tours of the city and 24 local attractions, music performances, local cuisine, 25 children’s activities, and an ecumenical worship 26 service; NOW THEREFORE, 27 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the Senate 28 -1- LSB 2677SS (2) 86 md/rj 1/ 2