CC - 1971 - 33 - San Gabriel Mission ArchangelRESOLUTION NO. 71- . 3
OF THE CITY OF ROSEME.AD, honoring the CITY OF SAN GABRIEL
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on its 200th Anniversary Celebration
of the founding of SAN GABRIEL MISSION ARCHANGEL
WHEREAS, San Gabriel Mission Archangel, founded in 1771 by Father Junipero
Sera, was in those days and continues to be a focal point for,
4 cultural enr chment religious inspiration and educational
excellence virtually unparalleled in Southern California; and
WHEREAS, the presence of San Gabriel Mission, lovingly preserved and
revered by the church, residents and city government of the
City of San Gabriel, brings to this Valley a richness of heritage
in'which all of us take great pride; and
'WHEREAS, the San GabrieL.Mission Archangel, aptly referred to as the
"Queen of Missions" is marking its 200th year of regal, peaceful
existence, through two centuries of onslaughts by Nature and man,
standing firm, a monument to the faith and perserverance of the,
y dedicated Men of God who built it;
.,,NOW, THEREFORE,.BE IT RESOLVED that we, the City Council of the City of
i. Rosemead, for all of the residents of Rosemead, do hereby honor
both the San Gabriel Mission and the City of San Gabriel on the
occasion of. the 200th anniversary of its founding and wish for all
who attend the three-day festivities, a lively and happy time,
suggesting that we take a moment to meditate and pay tribute to
those who came to our Valley with faith and good works, the fruits
of which wV enjoy so abundantly today.
Done this 27th day of April, 1971.
Dr. Stuart H. Maude, Mayor Her- ems. Hunter, Mayor Pro Tem.
" Counci an. rn o C.:,An ersen Councilman Kennet M. Ike
Councilman Pau S. Taylor