HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-052RESOLUTION NO. 2012-052
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND LEGISLATIVE LEADERS
ON THE PASSAGE OF THE CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL
OF A ST. CROIX RIVER CROSSING
WHEREAS, residents in the City of Stillwater, Minnesota, have long sought a new
transportation solution for congested roadways and unsafe, polluting traffic levels through
Stillwater and surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Lift Bridge in Stillwater opened in 1931, and has long since
completed is years as a useful, safe transportation conduit; and
WHEREAS, long -term community planning and federal legislation, as well as funding
commitments from the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin, were all required to move plans
toward a safe, substantial and well - planned river crossing that will serve residents on both sides
of the St. Croix River for generations to come; and
WHEREAS, the planning, funding commitments and legislation were all brought to
fruition by the hard work and commitment of valley residents, and local, state and federal elected
and appointed officials all working together to bring about a common result, that is a new St.
Croix River crossing.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Stillwater
acknowledges with grateful appreciation all the hard work and commitment that scores of
residents and officials have devoted to the building of a new St. Croix River crossing during the
past decades; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Stillwater heartily
commends all those involved in the successful passage of legislation and the commitment of
funds to support a new St. Croix River crossing.
Adopted by the City Council for the City of Stillwater this 20th day of March, 2012.
ATTEST:
Diane F. Ward, City Clerk