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Chamber of Commerce
RESOLUTION 11-01
RESOLUTION FOR
THE ELK RIVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ENERGY CITY COMMISSION,
AS AN ASSET TO THE ELK RIVER COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, Elk River's history has long been shaped in large part by ENERGY
beginning when Ard Godfrey built a dam, saw mill and grist mill where he
saw the potential for water power and,
WHEREAS, The Minnesota Environmental Initiative named Elk River as Energy City
in 1997 providing state and national recognition of the energy
conservation programs and related businesses, and,
WHEREAS, Energy City has provided resources and demonstrations of cutting edge
technologies to residents, companies and leaders from around the state,
country and globe and
WHEREAS, Energy conservation programs and projects provide an attraction for like-
minded individuals and businesses thereby helping to grow the business
base of Elk River, and
WHEREAS, it is the Chamber's charge to advocate for its members.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Elk River Area Chamber of
Commerce supports Energy City's mission to promote the Elk River community, energy
efficiency, recycling, green resources and renewable energy initiatives through active
encouragement, demonstrations and education.
Adopted by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors of the Elk River Area Chamber of
Commerce this 18th day of October, 2011
risha Mowry, Ch ' Debbi Rydberg, cutive rector