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RESOLUTION TO CREATE A
COMMUNITY BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE
FOR THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the City of Fairfax in order to plan an
appropriate program in celebration of the forthcoming American
Bicentennial in 1976~ and
WHEREAS, the City of Fairfax in its desire to par-
ticipate in the nation's Bicentennial celebration, recognizes
the need for developing specific guidelines for a City-wide
program that will reflect Fairfax's rich historical heritage,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of
the City of Fairfax, Virginia, that there is hereby created a
Community Bicentennial Committee, consisting of representatives
from all segments of the community to begin planning and de-
veloping appropriate programs for the City's participation in
this national commemoration.
1. Membership.
The Committee shall consist of six members including a
chairman, all of whom shall be appointed by the City Council.
All appointees shall be citizens and residents of the City.
Three members shall be appointed from nominations
submitted by civic associations and fraternal groups of the City.
One member shall be selected from nominees submitted by
the City of Fairfax Chamber of Commerce.
Two members shall be selected from among citizens at
large.
City staff liaison, budgeting and execution of pro-
grams developed by the Committee and direction of promotional
activities shall be provided by the Director of Public Information
in cooperation with other departments of the City government.
2. Meetings..
Meetings of the Committee, which shall be open to the
public, shall be held periodically as deemed necessary by the
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members of the Committee.
3. Responsibilities.
The committee is charged with:
A. Designing an appropriate commemoration program for
the City of Fairfax according to objectives and thematic areas
recommended by the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
in Washington, D. C.
B. Developing and submitting an appropriate program
designed to insure the City's designation by the National
Committee as a "Bicentennial Community". Such plan will include
recommendations for a special community event or events and at
least one project that will serve as a lasting reminder of the
special effort undertakenby the City for the Bicentennial
commemoration.
C. Coordinating with the Virginia State Bicentennial
Commission and committees created in surrounding jurisdictions
whenever appropriate.
D. Insuring appropriate coordination with individuals
and community groups and such City agencies, committees and
commissions whose plans and activities may bear on those of
the Committee.
E. All programs, special events and projects recom-
mended by the Committee shall be presented to the City Council
December 4, 1973.
for approval.
Introduced:
Adopted:
December 4, 1973.
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Acting Mayor
Attest:
City ~le~k