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City of Toronto Proclamation |
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"Highland Creek Heritage Day"
June 15, 2002
| WHEREAS: |
the commercial centre of the Highland Creek Community is commonly known as the Village of Highland Creek; and |
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the Village of Highland Creek dates back to the late 1790's and is the site of one of the arliest settlements in our Scarborough community; and |
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the Village of Highland Creek remains the only area still identifiable as a village, and evidence of historical significance includes an old cemetery and a route leading from Toronto to Kingston; and |
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once a year, since 1986, the residents of the area have been gathering together to mark the existence of the Village and celebrate its history and it is their intention to continue this tradition in future years. |
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I, Mayor Mel Lastman, on behalf of Toronto City Council and the 2.5 million people of our great City, do hereby proclaim June 15, 2002 as "Highland Creek Heritage Day" and encourage everyone to celebrate this historic occasion with the Highland Creek community, family and friends and enjoy the parade and other fun activities and events that are planned for the day. |
[Signed Mayor Mel Lastman]
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