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RESOLUTION 2000- 45
A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE TRAGIC FIRE
\� ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2000 AT 1 VILLA VERDE DRIVE
WHEREAS, on September 1, 2000 the Village of Buffalo Grove suffered the largest fire in its history at 1 Villa
Verde Drive, and
WHEREAS, all Village departments responded in an outstanding and professional manner to defeat the fire and
support the needs of the victims of the fire, and
WHEREAS, over 20 municipalities supported the Village with manpower and resources under existing mutual aide
agreements and intergovernmental cooperation, thus demonstrating the great importance of these service arrangements;
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WHEREAS, regional agencies including the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Buffalo Grove Park District and �•
Buffalo Grove High School provided needed support facilities during and after the fire; and
WHEREAS, community resources such as Buffalo Grove High School Interact Club, the Interfaith Council, the
Buffalo Grove Police Volunteers, the Buffalo Grove Rotary Club, the Buffalo Grove Chamber of Commerce, the Aetna 1
Development Co., and many youth and adult community groups played an important role, along with area businesses to
support those stricken by this fire disaster.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OFD
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE that:
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1. All participants supporting our community's response to the September 1, 2000 fire are applauded and.,
commended for their service efforts and compassion.
2. That the Indian Princess Tribe, The Little Beavers, who collected over $500 in cash donations during Buffalo
Grove Days be the honorary recipient of this Resolution on behalf of all those who served.
AYES: 6 — Marienthal, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover, Berman, Johnson
NAYS: 0
PASSED: September 11, 2000 APPROVED: September 11, 2000
ATTEST:
VILLAGE CLERK
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