HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 08-23 Pardoe ParkRESOLUTION NO. 08- 23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK,
TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE MEDIANS BETWEEN PRESTON ROAD AND PARK
STREET ALONG UNIVERSITY BULEVARD AS PARDOE PARK FOR THE CITY OF
UNIVERSITY PARK; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, William (Bill) Pardoe served as Chairman of the City's Park Advisory
Committee for 23 years since its creation in 1985; and,
WHEREAS, he is currently also serving on the Public Facilities Naming Committee and
Coffee Park Development Committee; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Pardoe has been instrumental in the renovation of the Snider Plaza
Fountain, the creation of Elena's Children's Park, the construction of the Kerwin Memorial
at Caruth Park, the completion of various park lighting projects, the development of the
City's park entrance signage program, recent enhancements to Goar Park, the development
of Barbara Hitzelberger Park, and upcoming efforts to renovate Coffee Park; and,
WHEREAS, his leadership has been essential in development of numerous park projects
throughout the city, making University Park a better place to live.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS:
In recognition of his service to the City of University Park and particularly his commitment
to the improvement of the City's parks, it is hereby RESOLVED that the landscaped medians
between Preston Road and Park Street along University Boulevard shall be designated as:
PARDOEPARK
Section 1. This Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage, and it is
accordingly so resolved.
Section 2. That appropriate recognition shall be erected at a prominent location in this area.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of University Park, Texas on the
21 St day of October 2008.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
BRANDY VO , ACT G CITY SECRETARY