Commending the City of Buchanan on its new municipal building; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the City of Buchanan held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its beautiful new municipal building on January 24, 2003; and

WHEREAS, Charles Carter, former councilman for over 30 years who was the driving force behind the new building, was given the honor of cutting the ribbon;

WHEREAS, in November 2002, city employees moved from the old City Hall facility into the spacious 6,000 square foot facility one block away; and

WHEREAS, in addition to City Hall, the new municipal facility also houses the Buchanan police station, a public meeting room, offices for the City Clerk and Assistant Clerk, Mayor, Chief of Police and Lieutenant, and City Council, and provides several storage areas, and all city council meetings and city court have moved from the historic courthouse into the new building; and

WHEREAS, the new municipal building will serve well the City of Buchanan employees and citizens.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend the City of Buchanan on its new municipal building and extend their most sincere best wishes for great success in the future.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Jerry Hood, Mayor of the City of Buchanan.

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