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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPROCLAMATION Stanley Hotel Centennial Steam Car Tour 2009-06-14Qtt.‘ark,otorabo to tiamatto a WHEREAS,when F.O.Stanley made his way up the canyon and drove into Estes Park in his Stanley Steamer in June 1903,he paved the way for automotive tourism and helped establish the Estes Park area as a popular resort destination;and WHEREAS,thanks to the financial support of F.O. Stanley,the foundation was laid for the Town’s ongoing economic growth and development,and WHEREAS,F.O.Stanley was instrumental in road improvements; the formation of the first Estes Park Bank,the Estes Park Water Company,and the first Estes Park Power Company;the first golf courses;and the construction of the Stanley Hotel. WHEREAS,in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Stanley Hotel and in recognition of the accomplishments and philanthropy of F.O.Stanley and the role the Stanley Steamer played in the history of Estes Park,enthusiasts will gather in Estes Park,for a week-long Stanley Steamer Tour. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park,proclaim the week of June 14-19,2009,as the time to celebrate THE STANLEY HOTEL CENTENNIAL STEAM CAR TOUR and encourage all citizens to pay tribute to the legacy of F.O.Stanley and the historic role of the Stanley Steamer. June 14,2009 Attest: ©1 995-MunicIpal Awards Company,Cuilman,AL 35058 (256)739-5951