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5/11/93
71-R-93
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing Contributions by Rotary Club of Evanston
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WHEREAS, the City of Evanston and the Rotary Club of Evanston have
cooperated over thirty years in the development of the Ladd Arboretum; and
WHEREAS, the Rotary Club of Evanston had provided the original i
' funding for the Rotary Friendship Garden; and
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WHEREAS, the Rotary Club of Evanston has gained international
recognition to itself, Rotary International and the City of Evanston by
dedicating trees at the Friendship Garden in honor of visiting Rotary dignataries
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from other countries; and
WHEREAS, the Rotary Club of Evanston has provided maintenance support
over the years for the Friendship Garden; and
WHEREAS, the original trees in the Rotary Friendship Garden have
exceeded normal life expectancy and are starting to die; and
WHEREAS, the Rotary club of Evanston has committed to underwriting
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cost for replacing the sixty-four trees at a total estimated expense of
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$16,832.00;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council Of the City Of
Evanston hereby expresses its appreciation to the Rotary Club of Evanston for its
continued financial support of the Rotary Friendship Garden in the Ladd
Arboretum.
\ Mayor
YET ty Clerk
1993 Adopted:
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