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Date: OS/09/OS <br />Item: 3.f <br />Cornelius Van Doren <br />Proclamation <br />• <br />roc ama lon <br />May 17,2005 <br />Dr. Cornelius A. Van Doren Day <br />in Roseville <br />Whereas: Dr. Cornelius A. Van Doren is a long-time resident of Roseville. On May 14 he will <br />celebrate his 100��' birthday. During his successful life he has contributed much to the <br />north suburban community of Roseville, the state, nation and the world; and <br />Whereas: He served with distinction and held positions of leadership in the United States <br />Department of Agriculture; and <br />Whereas: Through research Dr. Van Doren developed much knowledge concerning the use and <br />conservation of our natural resources and in doing so helped provide and the world <br />with food and fiber for its people; and <br />Whereas: He received high awards fr�r�: the American Society ofAgronomy, US Department <br />of Agriculture, Soil and Water Conservation Society and others; and <br />Whereas: He served with distinction in leadership and research capacities in Brazil and Peru <br />and contributed to their food production and natural resource conservation efforts; <br />and <br />Whereas: He continues to be a civic leader in the north suburban area and held high offices and <br />received awards from organizations such as North Suburban Golden K Kiwanis <br />Club, Gavel Club Association, Minnesota Environmental Quality Board, North <br />Suburban Senior Council, Twin Cities Federal Executive Board, his church and <br />many others. <br />Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council does hereby proclaim May 17,2005 to be <br />Dr. Cornelius A. Van Doren Day in the City of Roseville. <br />In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Roseville to <br />be affixed this 9th day of May, 2005. <br />Craig,D. Klausing, Mayor <br />