HomeMy WebLinkAboutBrazos Valley Millennium Commission; resolution (03-04-1999) P IXOC' LAMATION
BRAZOS COUNTY COLLEGE STATION BRYAN
11' IIERFAS, we mark our own lives by milestones and annivervartes; we mark the timeline
of our nation with commemorations of historical events; and, we now mirk the
progress of civilization by recognizing the second Millennium ; and,
NN 11VREA% the !Brazos Valley of Texas will celebrate the Millennium by showcasing
the achievements that define us as a community, to include our culture ,
our scholarship, our scientific exploration and our faith ; and ,
NN 1IEREAS, the Brazos Valley wishes to inspire the conm►erclai and noneeprotit organizations
that produce or own much of our cultural material to !like steps to preserve
our history ; and,
NN III REAS, the Brazos Valley 's citizens are eager to lead in the creation of Millennium
programs that reflect and celebrate our heritage ; and ,
WHEREAS. the arts and humanities are more essential than cier to the endurance
of our democratic values of tolerance, pluralism and freedom, and the education
of our populace is essential If we are to fully understand our past and envlshna
our future; and,
WHEREAS. the Arts Council of Brazos Valley has established , on behalf of Bryan ,
College Station, and Brazos County, the Brazos Valley Millennium Conmiission,
composed of city and county officials, non - profit and corporate leaders of
our communities, and citizens to coordinate activities, encourage involvement,
and facilitate community participation during the celebration of the Millennium
at the local, state and national levels.
NOW, 'THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, Judge At Jones, Mayor Lonnie Stabler,
and Mayor Lynn Mellhaney. do hereby declare the Brazos Valley Millennium
so, Commission to be our official community agency to coordinate, facilitate and
encourage activities in celebration of the N111leninium, and we do huteby declare
Kthe official Millennium theme for the Brazos Valley to Bbe ;
"` SEIZE "THE LIGHT !
CELEBRATING THE LEGENDS , ENDEAVORS AND DREAMS OF THE BRAZOS VALLEY
PROCLAIMED THIS — DAY , OFA
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COUNTY JUDGE MAYOR, CITY OF COLLEGI 1 i • NN MAYOR, CITY OF BRYAN