Lafayette council proclaims Roundup Saloon’s 90th anniversary
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The Lafayette City Council moved a proclamation recognizing the Roundup Saloon, established in 1935, as the city's oldest continuously operating business and invited owners Karen and Mike Johnson to accept the honor and brief remarks.
The Lafayette City Council on Nov. 24 read and unanimously approved a proclamation honoring the Roundup Saloon on its 90th anniversary. Mayor (speaker 1) read the proclamation noting the saloon’s origins in 1935 and its role as a longstanding gathering place in Lafayette. City manager (speaker 6) introduced owners Karen and Mike Johnson, who were recognized for preserving the saloon’s historic character.
The proclamation recounted early details of the business’s founding and successive owners and praised the saloon’s vintage decor and role in community life. Karen and Mike Johnson thanked the council for the recognition and said they appreciated the city’s support; remote commenter Libby Henry also offered congratulations and lighthearted remarks about the saloon’s decor.
The council took a single formal vote to adopt the proclamation and posed for photographs with the owners. No formal policy action or funding was associated with the resolution.
