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RESOLUTION NO. 91-235
HONORING THE STILLWATER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ON THEIR CENTENNIAL YEAR
WHEREAS, The Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce was incorporated at 10 and a
half o'clock on December 2, 1891 with some of the participants being Isaac
Staples, John O'Brien and David Tozer; and
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WHEREAS, the first Chamber came about during the heyday of the lumber industry
an an effort to keep St. Croix Manufacturing from moving; and
WHEREAS, through the years the name of the organization has changed to
Commerce Club, Board of Trade, Boosters, the Stillwater Club, the St. Croix
Valley Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, a few businesses are now in their fourth or fifth generation of
ownership, such as George W. Olsen Construction, Simonet businesses, Hooley's,
Shorty's, First National Bank and the Gazette; and
WHEREAS, the current Chamber has more than 400 members and many of today's
concerns are similar to those of 100 years ago, those being the bridge,
tourists and shopping at home;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Stillwater City Council congratulates
the Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce on their 100th anniversary year,
salutes them for their many achievements in helping to make Stillwater a
viable business community, a popular destination for tourists, a comfortable
place to live, and offers their best wishes for future growth and success.
Adopted by Council this 3rd day of December, 1991.
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