HomeMy WebLinkAbout1903 RESOLUTION NO. 1903 .
A RESOLUTION EXTENDING AN INVITATION TO GENERAL DOUGLAS MacARTHUR
TO VISIT IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; PROVIDING FOR A RECEPTION;
PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A COMMITTEE THEREFOR; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, General Douglas MacArthur, one of the world's
foremost citizens was born in the City of Little Rock, and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Little Rock and of the State of
Arkansas are justly proud of his heroic life and actions, and
WHEREAS, General Douglas MacArthur is now visiting in the
United States and is making appointment for visiting various snots
of interest to his childhood, and
WHEREAS, The City of Little Rock is desirous of having an
official visit from General MacArthur and offer its recognition
of his greatness; THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Mayor of the City of Little Rock
be directed to appoint a committee from the City Council to meet
with a committee of the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations
to work out plans for the General' s visit , and that the Mayor of
the City of Little Rock be directed to send a telegram to General
MacArthur, officially inviting him to visit the place of his birth,
and that a City-wide celebration be undertaken for the reception
of the General and his family.
Adopted: April 23, 1951.
Attest : Approved: '
' ty Clerk. Mayor.