HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso No 1961-1039
RESOLUTIOT\T NO. 10.39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELSINORE RELATING TO THE R~STORATION AND PRESERVATION
OF THE UNITED STATES FRIGATE "CONSTELLATION"
WHEREAS, During the past 166 years of her authorized lifetime
the gallant historic United State Frigate .Const~llation. has
served her nation for 148 active years; and
WHEREAS, As the only vessel afloat today that actively served
during the Civil War, she is again needed to serve in the commemor..
ation of the centennial of that great conflict; and
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WHEREAS, The Constellation.s service during times of national
peril makes it altogether fitting and proper that the thrill..
packed history embodied in her timbers should be preserved for
posteri ty; and
WHEREAS, Although the "Constellation1s" crew has kept her afloat
and in repair, her hull is not in seaworthy condition and the needed
repairs can be financed only through voluntary contributions; and
WHEREAS, The restoration to seaworthy condition will allow her
to be exhibited in California ports so that oi ti zemJ of our great
state may walk her history-laden decks, especially the School
ch:Udren; now therefore be it
RF...80LVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELSINORE, To call
upon all citizens of our State to voluntarily aid an.d assist in this
project by sending contributions to "Constellation", Baltimore 2,
Maryland.
AUOPTFJ) AND APPROVED THIS .....L.?:.~_ DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1961.
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City of Elsinore
I, Florene KUnkle, City Clerk of the
C:tty of Elsinore do hereby certify that
the foregoing resolution was duly read
and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Elsinore at its regular meeting
held the l~~..c,6 day of February, 1961.
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