Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

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of Commerce is as follows:
whereas, the State Of Indiana, by leg
islative action, has dedicated certain
tracts Of land and laid certain tax levies
for the purposes of constructing a suita-
bic war memorial building IN recogni-
tion Of the splendid service and sacrifice
of those sons of Indiana who gave their
lives in the never to- be-fOrgOtten conflict
with the central powers OF Europe; and
Whereas, the legislation Of the state
Of Indiana, recently passed, authorizing
the county of Marion and the city of In
dianapolis TO participate with the State
of Indiana in the erection Of this splendid
Memorial building to the extent OF &C
curing two certain blocks OF ground
separating the ground dedicated by the
State, all Of this to be used as plaza
on which the Memorial building would be
erected: and
Whereas memorial OF this nature
should be situated so centrally as to be
seen by the greatest possible number Of
our residents and visitors so as to be a
constant source Of patriotic stimulation
and
whereas, the values Of surrounding
property would be greatly increased by
carrying out this far seeing program,
thereby offsetting any loss in taxable
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ness or residence property within these
two blocks and
Whereas, Indianapolis is rapidly
growing city which will Increasingly need
open park space for the coming genera
tiOns. especially in the congested down
town districts; and
Whereas, the city Of Indianapolis,
through Its duly constituted authorities.
has taken such action as is necessary IN
der the existing laws to cooperate with
the State OF Indiana; and
Whereas, the State War Memorial
commission has announced its unwilling
ness to wait longer for the Joint action
made. possible by the legislation referred
to; therefore,
BE it resolved by the Junior Chamber
Of Commerce OF indianapolis that the
board Of county commissioners Of Marion
County be urged TO take such action i'm
mediately as may be necessary to carry
out without delay the war memorial
scheme in It's full scope under the joint
auspices Of the State OF Indiana, County
Of Marion and city Of indianapolis; and
be It further
Resolved that the attention Of the
commissioners be called to the fact that
the plan OF financing the participation
Of the county and Of the city provides
for the issuance Of long term bonds
which Will make the Increase in tax rat
so slight In comparison with the great
benefits to be received that this objec-
Grafton; and be is further
Resolved, That the State Of Indiana.
the county Of Marion and the city Of
Indianapolis having been honored by the
action of the American Legion in locating
Its headquarters In our midst, IN the face
OF the most strenuous efforts on the
part Of other communities 10 obtain
these headquarters, that we should not
permit the impression to gain ground
throughout the State and Nation that
the county Of Marion Is not willing to
do its part, and at once. in providing a
suitable setting for the Memorial build
ing, which will be the permanent home
Of the American Legion and other. pa
triotic organization; and be is further
Resolved. That copies of this resolu-
ton be furnished to the board Of county
commissioners OF Marion county, to the
Governor OF the State to the Indiana
War Memorial Commission, TO the mayor
Of the city Of Indianapolis, to the ma
tionAl headquarters Of the An erican Lee
giOn, to the State commander Of the Amer
lean Legion, to the Marion County Coun-
Gil Of the American Legion, and to the
public press.
TEAIPLETON-PARRY