Proclamation
Recognizing the Relationship Between the City of O’Fallon and McKendree University
WHEREAS, McKendree University has served the educational needs of this region and
the residents of the City of O’Fallon since 1828; and
WHEREAS, McKendree University has provided for the development of programs in the
arts in this region and for the residents of the City of O’Fallon through programs
at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts; and
WHEREAS, McKendree University has partnered with the City of O’Fallon to provide opportunities
for the development of youth sports programs, and the health and wellbeing of the
residents of the City of O’Fallon through the construction of the McKendree MetroRec
Plex; and
WHEREAS, alumni, students, faculty and staff of McKendree University live, work and
shop in the O’Fallon community and make significant volunteer, professional and financial
contributions to the community; and
WHEREAS, the success and wellbeing of the City of O’Fallon, the City of Lebanon, and
McKendree University are all enhanced by continued strong partnerships and common
goals directed at strengthening this region;
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the O’Fallon City Council and the residents of O’Fallon,
Illinois, I do hereby proclaim McKendree University as our “hometown University;”
and urge the citizens of O’Fallon, Illinois to join me in recognizing the valuable
contributions made by the University to our community and the region for 189 years;
and reaffirm our desire as a City to continue to encourage and support the good work
of McKendree University in this region.
PROCLAIMED this 6th day of March 2017.