CCR2007117. COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO
RESOLUTION #117-2007
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING
THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE FOUNDING OF ST. LEONARD CONGREGATION
WHEREAS, From the time of the first settlers of the Muskego area, faith was and
is an important facet of citizens' lives; and
WHEREAS, The original Muskego families were largely Lutheran and the
Catholic families were served by parishes in surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, Roman Catholic Archbishop Albert Meyer, at the request of Rev.
Leonard Drewek, founded a Catholic parish in Muskego on June 28, 1957; and
WHEREAS, The 100 or so original members - who held their first meeting in the
Town Hall- have grown to become a parish of 1780 plus households (equaling
almost 25% of the population of the City of Muskego).
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Common Council of the City of
Muskego is proud to acknowledge the accomplishments of St. Leonard Parish
and extends the community's best wishes to the clergy and parishioners as they
celebrate the parish's 50th anniversary.
DATED THIS 12TH DAY OF JUNE, 2007.
Mayor John R. Johnson Ald. Keith Werner
Ald. Tracy Snead Ald. Bob Melcher
Ald. Dan Pavelko Ald. Tina Schaefer
Ald. Neil Borgman Ald. Noah Fiedler
Attest:
. Clerk-Treasurer