Village of
Westchester July 2011 Newsletter
From the Desk of The President PRESIDENT’S LETTER
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
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POLICE
4 President Sam Pulia and newly appointed Fire Chief Jim Adams at his swearing in on Friday, June 17.
CALENDAR
WESTCHESTER FEST
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PUZZLES
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PUBLIC WORKS
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HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY Today is the Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day. It is a federal holiday in the United States and commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 declaring independence from Great Britain. Historians note that during the American Revolution, the legal separation of the Thirteen Colonies from Great Britain occurred on July 2, 1776, when the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence. After voting for independence, Congress turned its attention to the Declaration of Independence to explain their decision. A Committee of Five, with Thomas Jefferson as the principal author, prepared the document. After Congress debated the document, revisions were made which led to the Declaration of Independence being approved on July 4, 1776. Westchester’s Fourth of July Parade has always been a way of bringing our community together to celebrate our American Heritage and beliefs. As we celebrate with barbecues, picnics, baseball games, family reunions, and enjoying many of the neighboring municipal-
sponsored firework displays, take a moment to reflect on all of the trials and tribulations our forefathers endured to make this country what it is today… the best place on earth.
VILLAGE MOURNS PASSING OF COMMUNITY LEADER June 2011 ended in a somber note with the passing of former Village Trustee Angelo Luciano. Angelo served as a Village Trustee for 32 years. He was instrumental in many of the improvements and decisions that affected all of the residents in Westchester. Some of Angelo’s most notable contributions include the construction of the 60 million gallon retention area adjacent to Mayfair Park; the implementation of the village 9-1-1 system; pioneer of the Westchester Fun Fest; Board Member of St. Joseph and IHM High School; and usher and finance person at Divine Providence Parish. Angelo’s hard work and volunteer contributions to this Village and countless organizations will certainly be missed. See PRESIDENT, page 2