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Resolution 2005-46
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 15, 2005 AS
CHANHASSEN AMERICAN LEGION POST 580 DAY
WHEREAS, the American Legion Post 580 is a proud member of the city of Chanhassen and
the local community, providing an environment for veterans of the United States armed forces to
assemble since 1952, and
WHEREAS, the Chanhassen American Legion, with a current membership of 452 veterans and
170 auxiliary members, has been a longstanding member of the Chanhassen community, first in
downtown Chanhassen, then in it's well-remembered location on the comer of Highways 5 and
101, and now in its new and updated facility with ample meeting space and a relaxing outdoor
patio along Highway 5, and
WHEREAS, the members of the Chanhassen American Legion have generously donated their
time and talent in service to others by supporting outstanding causes in the city of Chanhassen
and throughout the Twin Cities, and
WHEREAS, their charitable contributions over the years has reached hundreds of thousands of
dollars, and has supported charitable causes such as the Chanhassen Library, School Safety
Patrols, Boy and Girl Scouts, Ducks Unlimited, the Epilepsy Foundation, Legion Baseball,
Special Olympics, Campfire USA, the Chanhassen Fire Department, the City of Chanhassen, and
many more too numerous to mention, and
WHEREAS, the Chanhassen American Legion Post 580 will be hosting the Third District
Annual Convention from May 13 through May 15,2005 which will bring hundreds of
Legionnaires to the City of Chanhassen and will culminate with a parade through downtown
Chanhassen, and
WHEREAS, the honor of hosting this event is well deserved and should be supported by the
entire community;
NOW THEREFORE, it is resolved by the City Council of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota
that Sunday, May 15, 2005 shall be proclaimed as Chanhassen American Legion Post 580 Day in
the City of Chanhassen and, further, that American Legion members from throughout the State
of Minnesota are welcomed to the City of Chanhassen during their Third District Annual
Convention.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 9th day of May, 2005.
Thomas A. Furlong
Mayor