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This resolution designates April 18, 2025, as "Erie Day" in Pennsylvania, commemorating the historical significance of the city's founding and early development. The resolution provides historical context, noting that on April 18, 1795, the Pennsylvania General Assembly authorized the surveying of land near Presque Isle, which would later become the City of Erie. It highlights key historical milestones, including the arrival of state commissioners William Irvine and Andrew Ellicott in June 1795 to lay out the city, the establishment of Erie as a borough on March 29, 1805, and its incorporation as a city on April 14, 1851. The resolution also mentions that Erie is named after the Native American Erie people who originally inhabited the area, and notes that as of the 2020 census, Erie is the fifth most populous city in Pennsylvania and the most populous in northwestern Pennsylvania, with 94,831 residents. By designating a specific day to recognize the city's history, the resolution aims to celebrate Erie's historical significance and development.

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