senate resolution no.35 Senators Irwin, Geiss and Santana offered the following resolution: A resolution to commemorate the city of Ypsilantis 200th Founders Day. Whereas, Ypsilanti, Michigan, was founded on April 22, 1823, as Woodruffs Grove on land belonging to the Anishinaabe people, including the Ojibwe, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi; and Whereas, As the first settlement in Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti was named after Greek General Demetrius Ypsilanti, a hero in the Greek War of Independence; and Whereas, Ypsilanti has a proud record of abolition prior to the Civil War, being a part of the Underground Railroad to help free enslaved people; and Whereas, The Asher Aray family, who had been free for generations, were willing to risk their lives to help fugitive slaves as conductors; and Whereas, Over 70 Black men from Ypsilanti fought in the Civil War in the 102nd United States Colored Troops Infantry Regiment; and Whereas, Ypsilanti was home to Helen McAndrew, who established herself as the first female doctor in Washtenaw County, Mary Ann Starkweather, whose charitable generosity contributed to much of the citys growth, and Elijah McCoy, who developed 57 patents, including the Real McCoy engine lubrication device for railroad and factory engines; and Whereas, In 1849, Ypsilanti was selected to host the location of the State Normal School, which later became Eastern Michigan University; and Whereas, In 1869 Ypsilanti opened the first public library which was established by six women who had chosen the name the Ladies Library Association of Ypsilanti; and Whereas, The city of Ypsilanti played an important role in the Womens Suffrage Movement. In 1921, one year after the federal suffrage amendment was ratified, Estelle Downing was the first woman elected to city council; and Whereas, Ypsilanti has the second largest historic district in Michigan, including Downtown, Depot Town, and West Cross; and Whereas, The city of Ypsilanti has a honored place in the history of fighting against discrimination of all types in the successful passing of an inclusive Non-Discrimination Ordinance in 1998; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate the city of Ypsilantis 200th Founders Day.
senate resolution no.35
Senators Irwin, Geiss and Santana offered the following resolution:
A resolution to commemorate the city of Ypsilantis 200th Founders Day.
Whereas, Ypsilanti, Michigan, was founded on April 22, 1823, as Woodruffs Grove on land belonging to the Anishinaabe people, including the Ojibwe, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi; and
Whereas, As the first settlement in Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti was named after Greek General Demetrius Ypsilanti, a hero in the Greek War of Independence; and
Whereas, Ypsilanti has a proud record of abolition prior to the Civil War, being a part of the Underground Railroad to help free enslaved people; and
Whereas, The Asher Aray family, who had been free for generations, were willing to risk their lives to help fugitive slaves as conductors; and
Whereas, Over 70 Black men from Ypsilanti fought in the Civil War in the 102nd United States Colored Troops Infantry Regiment; and
Whereas, Ypsilanti was home to Helen McAndrew, who established herself as the first female doctor in Washtenaw County, Mary Ann Starkweather, whose charitable generosity contributed to much of the citys growth, and Elijah McCoy, who developed 57 patents, including the Real McCoy engine lubrication device for railroad and factory engines; and
Whereas, In 1849, Ypsilanti was selected to host the location of the State Normal School, which later became Eastern Michigan University; and
Whereas, In 1869 Ypsilanti opened the first public library which was established by six women who had chosen the name the Ladies Library Association of Ypsilanti; and
Whereas, The city of Ypsilanti played an important role in the Womens Suffrage Movement. In 1921, one year after the federal suffrage amendment was ratified, Estelle Downing was the first woman elected to city council; and
Whereas, Ypsilanti has the second largest historic district in Michigan, including Downtown, Depot Town, and West Cross; and
Whereas, The city of Ypsilanti has a honored place in the history of fighting against discrimination of all types in the successful passing of an inclusive Non-Discrimination Ordinance in 1998; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate the city of Ypsilantis 200th Founders Day.