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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
Resolution No. 29 of 2015
Joint Resolution Proclaiming October 9, 2015 West High Day in Salt Lake City
Whereas, West High School, founded in 1890, is the
oldest high school in the State of Utah; and
Whereas, the 2015-2016 school year marks the
125th academic year for West High School; and
Whereas, West High School, to date, has successfully
graduated over 50,000 students; and
WHEREAS, West High School teams and clubs have won
numerous championships; and
Whereas, West High School was the first Utah High
School to offer Extended Learning, Advanced Placement, and International
Baccalaureate programs; and
WHEREAS, West High School scholars have contributed to
local, state, national, and international improvements;
and
Whereas,
the West High
Alumni Association is the only high school alumni association in the State of
Utah, and has provided over $1 million in scholarships to West High Students in
need; and
Whereas, October 09, 2015 marks West High School’s
125th Homecoming celebration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
that the Salt Lake City Council and Mayor of Salt Lake City do hereby proclaim Friday, October 9, 2015 West High Day in Salt Lake City and acknowledge the contributions of West High School.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this 22nd day of September, 2015.