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PROCLAMATION
On the Occasion of its 50th Anniversary of Incorporation
WHEREAS: One hundred and forty years ago, in the year 1874, leaders in the ranching
community on the Tiburon Peninsula, in their concern for education, established the first school in
the present Town of Tiburon; and
WHEREAS: One hundred and thirty years ago, in the year 1884, Point Tiburon, because of its
proximity to San Francisco, was chosen as the site of a terminal for trains and ferryboats, from
which waterfront settlement grew a town; and
WHEREAS: Fifty years ago, in the year 1964, the people Tiburon felt the need for enhanced
governmental services and self- determination, so in a free election voted to incorporate and
establish the City of Tiburon; and
WHEREAS: Thirty -five years ago, in the year 1979, the City of Tiburon determined it preferred to
be known as a town rather than a city to reinforce and reflect its unique charm and character; and
WHEREAS: The Town Council of the Town of Tiburon wishes to celebrate fifty years of
incorporation and the ensuing progress, improvement, preservation and general advancement in
the quality of our community and the way of life it provides.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
The last weekend of May, 2014, shall be set aside to commemorate 50 wonderful years as a Town
and all citizens of the Town, and our neighbors as well, are hereby urged to join in the festivities to
celebrate r heritage and good fortune to live in this time and place known as Tiburon, California.
�'& FRANK X. DOYLE, VICE MAYOR
ALICE FREDERICKS, MAYOR JIM FRASER, COUNCILMEMBER
EmmETT O'DONNELL,000NCILMEMBER
ERIN TOLLINI, COUNCILMEMBER
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ATTEST: MARGARET A. CURRAN, TOWN MANAGER
DIANE CRANE IACOPI, TOWN CLERK