HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/01/2006 City of Tucson Birthday Proclamation
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WHEREAS, the City of Tucson commemorates this as the 231 st year since the community's founding on
August 20, 1775 when Spanish Comandante Lt. Col. Hugo O'Conor established EI Presidio San Agustin
del Tucson in what is now downtown Tucson; and
WHEREAS, Tucson has thrived over the years despite the hardships of the natural environment,
attracting resources and development to the greater Tucson Valley that have benefited all of northern
Pima County; and
WHEREAS, much of Tucson's vibrant heritage reverberates throughout Marana as well as the
communities share many cultural roots, from the earliest Hohokam settlers along the Santa Cruz River to
the waves of immigrants that came to mine, ranch and farm the land; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Marana and the City of Tucson have enjoyed a strong relationship over the
years as both communities work to improve the quality of life for citizens throughout the region; and
WHEREAS, the partnership between Marana and Tucson will continue to grow as we come together to
address the challenges of the region-be they in transportation planning, resource allocation or economic
development-and forge lasting solutions that benefit Tucson and Marana residents alike.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, do hereby commemorate and
recognize the day of August 20,2006 as the birthday of Marana's neighbor and partner:
THE CITY OF TUCSON
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Ed Honea, M-ayor of Marana
Dated this 1st day of August, 2006.
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