HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 1231RESOLUTION NO. 12 31
A RESOLTUTION BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
SUPPORTING THE DUPAGE RIVER SWEEP TO BE HELD
ON JUNE S, 1999.
WHEREAS, the Village of Plainfield recognizes ongoing stream cleaning
as essential for the preservation of the DuPage River; and,
WHEREAS, removing debris from the DuPage and along it banks makes
the river more attractive, improves water quality and stream ecosystems, helps
improve water flow, removes potential hazards for fish and wildlife; and,
WHEREAS, stream cleaning efforts have been proven to be highly
successful in other communities such as on the Upper DuPage River; and,
WHEREAS, the DuPage River is an important part of our community and
has played a major role in the settlement and history of the Village of Plainfield;
and,
WHEREAS, the DuPage River is a integral part of Plainfield's downtown
and a focal point now and in the future; and,
WHEREAS, the Village Board has supported the DuPage River Trail
which is part of a regional trail network that will bring people into Plainfield along
the DuPage River and as an entrance to the community it should reflect a positive
image of the Village; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT
AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD,
WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that it hereby supports the DuPage River Sweep.
Be it further resolved that all residents of the Village of Plainfield be encouraged
to become educated about the environmental importance of clean streams, and Co
support and participate in the DuPage River Sweep, to take place on June-5, 1999.
PASSED this 17 day of May, 1999
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VILLAGE CLER~ " ,
APPROVED this 1 ~ day of May, 1999.
ILLAGE PRESI ENT