10-R308
2010 -- H 8252
Enacted 06/08/10
H O U S E R E S
O L U T I O N
PROCLAIMING JUNE
8, 2010, AS "IRENE VOCK GILLIS AND LOUISE VOCK
SCHOFIELD
DAY" IN THE STATE OF
Introduced By: Representatives Pacheco, and Newberry
Date Introduced: June 08, 2010
WHEREAS, There are visionaries who come along every once in a while
wanting only to
make their community a better place; and
WHEREAS, The preservation of land is a gift for generations to come -
a gift for those
who enjoy the great outdoors, healthy soil, clean water,
fresh air, and the life that surrounds all of
us; and
WHEREAS, When those who
believe in land preservation come together with those who
believe that the health and welfare of their community stems
from a robust natural environment,
good will and the promise of a better future result; and
WHEREAS, The voting population of the State of
Plantations has consistently approved open space bond
referendums in an affirmation that a
healthy state requires a healthy environment; and
WHEREAS, Nearly 10 years
ago, Irene and Louise, two daughters of Edward D. Vock,
wanted nothing more than to memorialize their father for
loving the land and living from it, and
promised to preserve his land for generations; and
WHEREAS, All involved in this open space acquisition can be proud of
the two owners
and all those who helped make this great gift possible;
now, therefore be it
RESOLVED,
That this House of Representatives of the State of
Providence Plantations
hereby proclaims June 8, 2010, to be Irene Vock
Gillis and Louise Vock
Schofield Day, dedicated to
the two sisters who helped to make the Edward D. Vock
Conservation Area possible;
and be it further
RESOLVED,
That the Secretary of State be and he is hereby
authorized and directed to
transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to Irene Vock Gillis and Louise Vock
Schofield.
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