7.1. SR 09-23-1996~:ty of
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PROCLAMATION
ITEM 7.1.
WHEREAS,
the citizens of Elk River have chosen to operate a locally
controlled not-for-profit electric utility; and,
WHEREAS,
the Elk River Municipal Utilities provides our homes,
businesses, farms, social services, and government agencies
with reliable, efficient, and cost-effective electricity employing
sound business practices designed to ensure the best possible
service at not-for-profit rates; and,
WHEREAS,
The Elk River Municipal Utihties is a valuable community
asset that contributes substantially to the well-being of local
citizens; and,
WHEREAS,
1996 marks the tenth annual national celebration of Public
Power Week, initiated by the American Public Power
Association in 1987; and,
WHEREAS,
it is crucial to our local economy that our community
understand the value of our public power system, especially
during this time when national and state legislation and
regulations on restructuring are being debated and
implemented.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the week of October 6-12, 1996,
be designated Public Power Week in order to honor the Elk River Utilities, its
customers, policy makers, and employees who work together to provide the best
possible electric service to our community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that our community join hands with other
public power communities across the nation and celebrate the public benefits of
public power for our local and national progress.
ATTEST:
Henry A. Duitsman, Mayor
Sandra A. Thackeray, City Clerk
13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425