HomeMy WebLinkAbout17-06-23 RESOLUTION NO. 17-06-23
RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS TO
ATTEND THE GRAND OPENING OF THE MINNESOTA STATE CAPITOL
WHEREAS, the Capitol of the State of Minnesota is having a Grand Opening celebration on August 11,
12, and 13,2017.
WHEREAS, Governor Mark Dayton has asked that the mayor and the people from the city of Oak Park
Heights,Minnesota come to Saint Paul and celebrate the Grand Opening of the Minnesota State Capitol.
WHEREAS, the Grand Opening celebration is following the four year, $310 million dollar restoration
project that has returned the Capitol to its former glory and will position the building to be able to meet the
needs of the public for another 100 years with improved functionality.
WHEREAS, the Capitol was designed and built by Minnesota's native son, Cass Gilbert, and the
architectural design elements of Cass Gilbert's work were among the most important aspects of the
restoration.
WHEREAS,during the Grand Opening there will be concerts, lectures,exclusive access tours, fireworks
and much more. The events will be interesting, educational, and fun and were created to entertain
Minnesotans from across the state of Minnesota.
n WHEREAS,when the Capitol building originally opened in 1905 there was not a celebration,making this
the first ever Grand Opening of the Minnesota State Capitol.
WHEREAS, the Minnesota State Capitol Building is the People's House. It is important to the State of
Minnesota that Minnesotans use their State Capitol in ways that are meaningful to them,and that the Capitol
is a place where all people feel at home.
WHEREAS, The Grand Opening of the State Capitol Building is an opportunity to invite Minnesotans
back to the Capitol and for them to get familiarized with their newly restored space.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the city of Oak Park Heights on behalf of the Governor of
the State of Minnesota, encourages the people of the city to attend the Grand Opening of the Minnesota
State Capitol August 11, 12,and 13,2017.
Passed and a Co
Adopted uncil on this 2r day of June,2017.
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ATTEST:
Eric Johns ,City strator