Allegheny County Council - File #: 4191-08

• File #: 4191-08
• Version: 1
• Name: Proclamation celebrating the 50th anniversary of Lincoln Borough.
• Type: Proclamation
• Status: Read & Filed
• File created: 7/8/2008
• In control: County Council
• Final action: 7/8/2008
• Title: Proclamation celebrating the 50th anniversary of Lincoln Borough.
• Sponsors: Bob Macey

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/8/2008	1	County Council	Read

Title

Proclamation celebrating the 50^th anniversary of Lincoln Borough.

Body

WHEREAS, Lincoln Borough was initially settled in 1768 by the pioneer family of Mary Creigh; and

WHEREAS, in 1869, after separating from Elizabeth Township, Lincoln Township was formed and named in honor of former President Abraham Lincoln; and

WHEREAS, between 1892 and 1912, residents of Lincoln Township began sectioning off the area into what are now present-day Port Vue, Liberty, and Glassport Boroughs; and

WHEREAS, on April 10, 1958, a petition was filed with the Allegheny County Courts to create Lincoln Borough and on June 2, 1958, Lincoln Borough was officially declared as a borough in Allegheny County; and

WHEREAS, Lincoln Borough will celebrate its 50^th anniversary on Saturday, July 19, 2008 with an all-day community event at Breznay Ballfield that will feature NoMaD, Pittsburgh-area winner of the Next Big Star competition, as well as food and beverages, a petting zoo, pony rides, and additional entertainment from Tuika's Polynesian Island Magic and Mike the Balloon Guy;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Allegheny County Council joins with Lincoln Borough in celebrating its 50^th anniversary.  We are proud to share this momentous occasion with you and wish you continued success throughout your next 50 years