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COMMENDATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA HONORING THE VINEYARD IN THE SKY AT THE MOUNTAIN WINERY WHEREAS, in 1901, Paul Masson purchased this beautiful property in Saratoga
and started construction of a winery soon after; and WHEREAS, the 1906 earthquake shook the bay area and Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in downtown San Jose was destroyed, with the exception
of the 12th century Spanish front portal. Paul Masson relocated it and made it the façade of The Mountain Winery; and WHEREAS, The Mountain Winery survived prohibition with a permit
to produce sacramental wines; and WHEREAS, in 1958 a concert series was produced at The Mountain Winery called “Music at The Mountain Winery”; and WHEREAS, in 1960, The Mountain Winery
became a State of California Historical Landmark and was placed on the National Registry of Historical Places; and WHEREAS, the present owners established a foundation, The Mountain
Winery Kids’ Foundation to ensure that The Mountain Winery would continue its tradition of giving back to the community; and WHEREAS, we are hereby celebrating the replanting of the
vineyards, the completion of the renovation and the ongoing contributions of The Mountain Winery as it enters its 54th consecutive concert season; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes
the positive economic impact of the year-round activities of The Mountain Winery including: corporate events, wine tastings, celebrations and gatherings of people from this community
and from around the globe. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Saratoga does hereby recognize and commend The Mountain Winery for its many years of service
to our community. WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA on this 6th day of April 2011. _________________________ Howard A. Miller, Mayor City of Saratoga