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RESOLUTION No. ___



Introduced by: Stevenson


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        A RESOLUTION honoring Hammond on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of its founding.
    

    Whereas, The city of Hammond began in 1852 when Ernst and Caroline Hohman, the first permanent settlers, built a home and inn on the north bank of the Grand Calumet River;

    Whereas, The city continued to grow, and in 1869 George Hammond built a slaughterhouse and meat packing plant, the largest in the world at that time, between the Calumet River and the Michigan Central Railroad;

    Whereas, The first subdivision in the 1870s was established by Marcus M. Towle and named the permanent settlement and post office in honor of George Hammond;



    Whereas, Hammond was incorporated as a town on December 4, 1883, and an election was held on April 21, 1884, to incorporate Hammond as a city, with Marcus M. Towle elected as the city's first mayor;

    Whereas, One hundred and twenty-five years have passed since the founding of Hammond, and the city has grown and prospered; and

    Whereas, It is fitting indeed that special recognition be given to Hammond on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of its founding: Therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the

General Assembly of the State of Indiana:


    SECTION 1. That the Indiana House of Representatives congratulates the city of Hammond on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of its founding.
    SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a copy of this resolution to Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr.


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HR 1595/DI 84

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