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Celebrating 20 Years:
The Middle of Millen Drive Independence Day Parade Vis-
WHEREAS, the first Middle of Millen Drive Independence Day Parade (MOMDIDP)was
organized by neighbors to celebrate"America's birthday the way our grandparents would
want us to" and " to honor those who can't wave the flag with us because they're off
fighting for it"; and
WHEREAS, neighbors along Millen Drive, Copper Creek Drive, Martha Street and 93rd
Avenue have banded together to demonstrate friendship, dedication, leadership,
community involvement and patriotism by hosting an annual event designed to bring
families, friends, and the Tigard community together to celebrate America's Independence
Day; and i
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WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of the American character and the basis for a _ !
strong city and essential to meeting future challenges; and ` !
WHEREAS, the Middle of Millen Drive annual parade epitomizes the hallmarks of
volunteerism and inclusiveness; an old-fashioned parade designed to celebrate America,
create family traditions and entertain people of all ages and abilities; and
WHEREAS, the parade and its organizers honor and welcome veterans, military families, 4 s
homemade parade floats and a creative procession of parade participants that bolster
civic pride and celebrate the people and organizations that are vital to our community
well-being; and
WHEREAS, Carol Gifford and MOMDIDP neighbors and volunteers have dedicated 20
years to engaging Tigard citizens and strengthening our community spirit by hosting an
annual parade that takes place at 4 p.m. on the 4th of July; and
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WHEREAS, on the occasion of the parade's 20th anniversary, it is appropriate to thank f
Carol Gifford and all the MOMDIDP neighbors who amplify the quality of life in Tigard with
this amazing feat of parade pageantry enjoyed by generations of Tigard families, friends
and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council commends these dedicated neighbors for their
community spirit and recognizes the lasting impact their contributions have had on the
community at large. '
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT 1,John L. Cook, Mayor of the City of
Tigard, Oregon, do hereby proclaim the city's gratitude for 20 years of The Middle of
Millen Drive Independence Day Parade and urge residents to make this annual event part
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of their summer celebration!
Dated this - i day of 2017.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City
of Tigard to be affixed.
Joh . Cook, Mayor I —
City o Tigard
Attest: Y,
City Recorder
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