HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2002-202 N.C.S. 12/16/2002resolution No. 2002-202 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
DESIGNATING THE ACCORDION
AS THE FIRST OFFICIAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma lies in a musically rich region, is home to many
musicians, and frequented. by many more; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma seeks to recognize and encourage music as a part of
community life, and to support the involvement of a wide range of music lovers; and,
WHEREAS, the accordion has played a significant part in the history of the community,
being a focal point of social gatherings going back many decades; and,
WHEREAS, accordion players and accordion music lovers have shown a commitment to
bring the accordion and its music into the community, by such means as demonstrations and
lessons in the schools, public workshops, and public performances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma recognizes the accordion as the "First Official Musical Instrument" of the City of
Petaluma.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the ___=A~p rove to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (Adjourned) (Special) meeting - o
on the .........1Gth.......... day of .......D~~sA~eS .............................. 20.Q~., by the ,.
following vote: ............ry ..............y........
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AYES: Cader-Thompson, Vice Mayor Healy, Maguire, O'Brien, Mayor Thompson, Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: Moynihan
ATTEST: .......... ................../. ~~~i.:6[c1/..!~................................ ...........................................................................................
City Clerk Mayor
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