R-77-11 Res Supporting Rt. 66 TrailVILLAGE OF LEMONT
RESOLUTION NO. R° 77-//
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT PLAN FOR THE ROUTE 66
TRAIL FROM CHICAGO TO GRANITE CITY, ILLINOIS.
ADOPTED BY THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT
THIS 24T11 DAY OF OCTOBER, 2011
PUBLISHED IN PAMPHLET FORM BY
AUTHORITY OF THE PRESIDENT AND
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE
OF LEMONT, COOK, WILL AND DUPAGE
COUNTIES, ILLINOIS,
THIS 24TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2011
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT PLAN FOR THE ROUTE 66
TRAIL FROM CHICAGO TO GRANITE CITY, ILLINOIS.
WHEREAS, our community near historic Route 66, once known as Illinios's Mother
Road, recognizes the significance of this historic route to our cultural attractions, recreational
opportunities, and economic viability; and
WHEREAS, during its 85 -year history, Route 66 has attracted thousands of travelers
to stop and sample communities' local history and special flavors due to the abundance of
Route 66 icons, and today we see the value of giving bicycle and other non - motorized users
the chance to recapture a bit of the past in an enjoyable, healthy way; and
WHEREAS, many communities and organizations along the 375 -mile route from
Chicago to Granite City are working in cooperation with the Route 66 Trail Executive
Council and are building segments of the Trail, along with joint efforts to raise public
awareness and to implement route improvements; and
WHEREAS, we recognize the trail will be a key recreational and educational
experience for bicyclists of all levels, from local recreational riders to cross - country tourists,
with the potential to become a national /international bike attraction;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Lemont to express our support of the Route 66 Trail Concept Plan. We request
the appropriate government officials take action to begin working with the Route 66 Trail
Executive Council on the implementation of the plan.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL, AND
DuPAGE, ILLINOIS, on this 24th day of October, 2011.
Debby Blatzer
Paul Chialdikas
Clifford Miklos
Ron Stapleton
Rick Sniegowski
Jeanette Virgilio
AYES NAYS ABSENT ABSTAIN
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Appro by me this 24th of Oc ber, 2011
Attest:
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AN K. REAV " ' lage President
HARLENE M. SMOLLEN, Village Clerk
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