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H.R. No. 4, as introduced: 83rd Legislative Session (2003-2004) Posted on March 6, 2003 

03-2059   
  1.1                          A house resolution 
  1.2             honoring Aurora, Minnesota, as it celebrates its 
  1.3             centennial. 
  1.4      
  1.5      WHEREAS, on September 19, 1903, the original 174 
  1.6   inhabitants of Aurora circulated a petition which was signed by 
  1.7   30 qualified electors, and on November 25, 1903, 46 voters went 
  1.8   to the polls and voted in favor of incorporation; and 
  1.9      WHEREAS, the occurrence of a particularly brilliant display 
  1.10  of Northern Lights inspired the name of Aurora for the new 
  1.11  community; and 
  1.12     WHEREAS, iron ore from Aurora area mines, along with its 
  1.13  native sons and daughters, helped our nation's freedom and way 
  1.14  of life continue through the two great wars, the Cold War, and 
  1.15  other disputes around the world; and 
  1.16     WHEREAS, terrorists abroad and in the United States may 
  1.17  attempt to cause division, but the citizens of Aurora remain 
  1.18  proud of their ethnic and religious heritage, and that they are 
  1.19  all Americans working to make their country and community an 
  1.20  example for all the world to follow; and 
  1.21     WHEREAS, as regional economic uncertainty prevails, the 
  1.22  city of Aurora is working to create jobs and ensure that homes, 
  1.23  schools, parks, and streets are well maintained; NOW, THEREFORE, 
  1.24     BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the State 
  2.1   of Minnesota that it honors Aurora as it celebrates 100 years of 
  2.2   growth and continued economic development. 
  2.3      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Clerk of the House of 
  2.4   Representatives is directed to prepare an enrolled copy of this 
  2.5   resolution, to be authenticated by his signature and that of the 
  2.6   Speaker, and transmit it to the mayor of Aurora.