PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING SAUK COUNTY’S CIRCUS HISTORY AND RECOGNIZING THE 130TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RINGLING BROS. CIRCUS

WHEREAS, Baraboo is home of the Ringling Bros. Circus, Gollmar Bros. Circus and other entertainment enterprises;

WHEREAS, 2014 marks the 130th anniversary of the Ringling Brothers World’s Greatest Shows;

WHEREAS, the five Ringling brothers, Al., Alf T., Otto, Charles and John, became Kings of the Circus World;

WHEREAS, the circus is an entertainment form appealing to children of all ages;

WHEREAS, Baraboo is home to Circus World Museum, the International Clown Hall of Fame, the Al. Ringling Theatre and the Al. Ringling Mansion;

WHEREAS, Baraboo’s Circus Celebration Days will take place in downtown Baraboo from Thursday, July 24 through Sunday, July 27, 2014;

WHEREAS, the 2nd Annual Baraboo Big Top Parade will take place on Saturday, July 26, 2014;

WHEREAS, the Baraboo Big Top Parade and Circus Celebration Days showcase Sauk County’s many assets and its historical uniqueness;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sauk County Board of Supervisors met in regular session does hereby proclaim Saturday, July 26, 2014, as BARABOO BIG TOP PARADE DAY.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sauk County Board urges all citizens to celebrate Sauk County’s circus history and recognize the 130th anniversary of the Ringling Bros. Circus by attending this festival of circus and community entertainment for all ages.

For consideration by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors on June 17, 2014.

Respectfully submitted

EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

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MARTY KRUEGER, Chairman

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JOE FISH

_____________________________________ JOAN FORDHAM

_____________________________________ DENNIS POLIVKA

_____________________________________ WALLY CZUPRYNKO

Fiscal Note:  No Fiscal Impact

MIS Note:  No MIS Impact