Resolution Number 82-6-15-1RESOLUTION NO. 82-6-15-1
IN COMMEMORATION OF LEON RENE 173
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, IN
COMMEMORATION OF LEON RENE, COMPOSER OF THE
SONG "WHEN THE SWALLOWS COME BACK TO CAPISTRANO"
WHEREAS, Leon Rene was a talented composer and musician
who composed many popular musical hits recorded by famous artists
over a span of five decades; and,
WHEREAS, on St. Joseph's Day, March 19, 1939, Leon Rene
composed the song When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano," a
beautiful melody with lyrics that immortalized the return of the
swallows to San Juan Capistrano; and,
WHEREAS, the song "When the Swallows Come Back to
Capistrano" soon became a national hit, giving worldwide attention
to the City and the annual return of the swallows to the Mission
San Juan Capistrano; and,
WHEREAS, no single event or person outside of the
founding of the Mission by Father Junipero Serra has had more
significant impact on San Juan Capistrano as the world-famous
song "When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano;" and,
WHEREAS, Leon Rene frequently returned to the Mission
San Juan Capistrano on Swallow's Day, March 19th, to participate
in the festivities and the traditions which he helped make
famous; and,
WHEREAS, until his death on May 30, 1982, at the age of
80, Leon Rene made significant contributions to the enrichment of
life for people through his music, and his memory is immortalized
in the songs he composed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council
of the City of San Juan Capistrano does hereby give posthumous
recognition to Leon Rene in honor of his great musical talent and
in appreciation for his unforgettable song, "When the Swallows
Come Back to Capistrano."
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this15th day of
7TTNF. . 19R2i by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Bland,
Schwartze, and Mayor Buchheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: N;fWRiNCF
F. BUCHHORIM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLE _1_
W,1TE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
` CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO )
I, MARY ANN HANOVER, City Clerk of the City of San Juan
Capistrano, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a
true and correct copy of Resolution No. 82-6-15-1 , adopted by
the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano, California,
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of
JUNE 1 1982 .
(SEAL)
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MARY ANN HP OVER, CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO )
and says:
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
MARY ANN HANOVER, being first duly sworn, deposes
That she is the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk
of the City of San Juan Capistrano;
That in compliance with State laws of the State of
California and in further compliance with City Resolution
No. 79-2-21-7 and on the 18th day of JUNE 1982
she caused to be posted:
RESOLUTION NO. 82-6-15-1
being: IN COMMEMORATION OF LEON RENE
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, IN
COMMEMORATION OF LEON RENE, COMPOSER OF THE
SONG "WHEN THE SWALLOWS COME BACK TO CAPISTRANO"
in three (3) public places in the City of San Juan Capistrano,
to wit: The Administration Building; The San Juan Hot Springs
Dance Hall; The Orange County Public Library.
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