CC Resolution 8229
RESOLUTION NO.
8229
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL RECOGNIZING
THE ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF "EARLY SETTLERS DAY"
WHEREAS, early settlers from around the Santa Clara Valley came together in
the town of Campbell one hundred years ago to greet neighbors and friends for a
patriotic flag raising and picnic lunch; and
WHEREAS, a committee of early settlers coordinated the original luncheon,
and later a committee of dedicated volunteers under the sponsorship of the
Chamber of Commerce and the City of Campbell organized the event; and
WHEREAS, through the years, various festivities were added, including
baseball games, beauty and whiskerino contests, Footlighter plays, parades with
decorated vintage cars, horse drawn carriages with pioneer settlers, school
floats, drill teams, school and military bands, and the volunteer fire
department; and
WHEREAS, although the date of the first "Old Settlers Day" was July 4, 1892,
and has changed dates and locations several times, the tradition continues today
annually on President George Washington's birthday in February, and the purpose
of the event has remained the same -- a time for old friends to visit and renew
friendships and memories when their lives were centered in Campbell; and
WHEREAS, "Old Settlers Day" is recognized as the oldest continuing public
celebration in Santa Clara County, and is recognized as the second oldest public
celebration in California;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Campbell
recognizes the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Early Settlers on February 17,
1992, and pays tribute to all of those dedicated participants who have worked to
continue this tradition.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of January, 1992, by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
Kotowski, Conant, Ashworth, Watson, Burr
None
None
APPROVED:
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DONALD R. BURR
MAYOR
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ATTEST:
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BARBARA OLSASKY
CITY CLERK