11-215 RESOLUTION NO. 11-215
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MENIFEE HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY
OF PERRIS
WHEREAS, the City of Perris was founded in 1886 and was named for Fred T.
Perris, Chief Engineer of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway; and
WHEREAS, the City of Perris was incorporated on May 26, 1911; and
WHEREAS, the original community of 1.25 square miles has developed and
grown to a major city of 33 square miles; and
WHEREAS, the population of the City of Perris has grown from about 250 to
more than 57,000; and
WHEREAS, City of Perris plays an important and diverse role in contributing to
the City of Menifee's economy; and
WHEREAS, the City of Perris is home to cohesive residential communities, major
employers, and a number of recreational and historic attractions; and
WHEREAS, the importance of City of Perris as an economic engine and its
location in the center of Western Riverside County insures its participation in the
advancement of transportation projects; and
WHEREAS, the City of Perris will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its
corporation on May 26, 2011.
NOW BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Menifee offers its enthusiastic
congratulations to the City of Menifee on this momentous anniversary.
ADOPTED by the City of Menifee at its meeting on the 17th day of May, 2011.
W Ila a W. Edgerton, Mayor
Attest:
Kathy Bennett, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Karen Feld, City Attorney
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