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Member Celia Scott
resolution and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS,
early settlers in
a part, included A
in Lewanee County,
Dr. A.D. Williams,
church in Michigan
WHEREAS,
Names" by Warren
Brooklyn, Michigan
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -135
introduced the following
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA AND
BROOKLYN. MICHIGAN AS SISTER CITIES
according to the "History of Hennepin County
Brooklyn Township, of which Brooklyn Center is
.J. Smith, A.A. Thayer, and George Savage, born
Michigan; Oscar Kelly of Adrian, Michigan; and
who was a physician and minister and who had a
prior to moving to Brooklyn Township; and
according to the book "Minnesota Geographical
Upham, Brooklyn Township was named after
and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center commemorates its
75th anniversary in 1986; and
WHEREAS, part of the 75th anniversary festivities
includes "A Major Event of Great Historical Significance" on
September 14, 1986, at which time official representatives of
Brooklyn, Michigan will be in attendance bringing good will and
joining in the anniversary celebration; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center would like to
recognize its historical bond with Brooklyn, Michigan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Brooklyn Center that, due to their historic heritage,
the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota and the Village of
Brooklyn, Michigan are designated as Sister Cities.
August 25, 1986
Date Mayo /l
ATTEST:n01 f :c
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by member Bill Hawes and upon vote being taken
thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist,
Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.