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Maricopa County PROCLAMATION GILBERT CENTENNIAL JULY 6, 2020 WHEREAS, The Town of Gilbert was incorporated on July 6, 1920 with a population of 865; and WHEREAS, Gilbert was once known as that Hay Shipping Capital of the World because it was the largest supplier of alfalfa to the cavalry during World War I; and WHEREAS, Gilbert’s population has grown to nearly 260,000 residents. Gilbert has grown and evolved over the years into one of the best communities in the country to live, work and play. Gilbert is recognized nationally as one of the safest, most prosperous cities, the best place to do business, raise a family, and more; and WHEREAS, While the community reflects on the last 100 years, there is still more work to be done to prepare Gilbert for the future. The new mission of the Town of Gilbert is to anticipate, create, and help people. As Gilbert approaches its 100th birthday in 2020, this new mission statement is focused on keeping the thriving community that Gilbert is today well into the future. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors does hereby proclaim July 6, 2020 as Gilbert’s Centennial and congratulates Gilbert on 100 years! DATED this ___ Day of ___________, 20__. ___________________________________ Clint Hickman, Chairman, District 4 ___________________________________ Jack Sellers, Supervisor, District 1 ___________________________________ Steve Chucri, Supervisor, District 2 ATTEST: ___________________________________ Bill Gates, Supervisor, District 3 ___________________________________ Fran McCarroll, Clerk of the Board Steve Gallardo, Supervisor, District 5