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06/13/2003 Archived Entry: "DROVERS CAPITAL OF KANSAS"

DROVERS CAPITAL OF KANSAS

WHEREAS, The National Drovers Hall of Fame Foundation seeks to build a cornerstone of commitment, dedication, and loyalty within our community, state and nation, as the Drovers Capital of Kansas through the restoration of the Insurance Building and the establishment of The National Drovers Hall of Fame.

WHEREAS, The National Drovers Hall of Fame would recognize the endeavors of the drovers as the founders of the Great American cattle industry.

WHEREAS, The National Drovers Hall of Fame would also recognize the unique history of the cattle drive era by honoring the drovers, the cattle, the horses, the men, the women, and the railroads that helped define Ellsworth, Kansas and the other cattletowns.

WHEREAS, By sharing the legacy, promoting the beef industry and preserving the Cowboy way of life, The National Drovers Hall of Fame Foundation requests the Ellsworth City Council to designate Ellsworth, Kansas as the Drovers Capital of Kansas.

NOW THEREFORE, I Robert S, Homolka, with unanimous support of the City Council, do hereby declare the City of Ellsworth, Kansas, the Drovers Capital of Kansas.

IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have here unto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City to be affixed on this 9TH day of June in the year of two thousand-three, designating Ellsworth, Kansas as the Drovers Capital of Kansas.

Robert S. Homolka, Mayor

Resolution:

WHEREAS, The Ellsworth County Commissioners recognizes and supports the National Drovers Hall of Fame Foundation and their efforts to build a cornerstone of commitment, dedication, and loyalty within our community, state and nation, as the Drovers Capital of Kansas through the restoration of the Insurance Building and the establishment of The National Drovers Hall of Fame.

WHEREAS, The Ellsworth County Commissioners acknowledges The National Drovers Hall of Fame Foundation vision to recognize the endeavors of the drovers as the founders of the Great American cattle industry.

WHEREAS, By preserving the unique history of the cattle drive era by honoring the drovers, the cattle, the horses, the men, the women, and the railroads that helped define Ellsworth, Kansas and the other cattletowns, The National Drovers Hall of Fame Foundation requests your support in identifying Ellsworth, Kansas as the Drovers Capital of Kansas.

IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have here unto set my hand and caused the Seal of Ellsworth County to be affixed on this 10TH day of June in the year of two thousand-three recognizing the City of Ellsworth, Kansas as the Drovers Capital of Kansas.

Terry Kueser, Chairman