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Home My WebLink About01-26-89-01 - Resolution - 01/26/1989RESOLUTION NO. 01-26-89-01 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, William "King" Cole was a very capable, considerate, honest, and innovative public official who served as College Station city manager from 1985 to 1988; and, City Manager Cole possessed a statewide reputation for excellence, the ability to inspire the "best" in those around him, and an insistence upon professionalism from his subordinates, who responded with their loyalty and respect; and, City Manager Cole was a leader with rare perception and vision; his tenure in College Station was marked by worthy procedures dedicated to the best interest of the community; and, under his direction, a reorganization of the municipal staff was effected and significant city milestones were achieved; and, to express their high regard for the life and accomplishments of William "King" Cole, to render official cognizance of his service, and to provide an enduring memorial of his contributions to the welfare of this municipality, the Mayor and City Council of College Station desire to name a location in the city for him; and, the College Station Police Complex, a major and exemplary municipal project, was completed during William "King" Cole's tenure; further, City Manager Cole placed special emphasis upon the development of a highly qualified police department; therefore, it is appropriate that the drive by the Complex become the W. King Cole Drive. 0070 1 RESOLUTION No. 01-26-89-01 NOW, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, that the drive adjacent to the College Station Police Complex henceforth shall be known as W. King Cole Drive and that as a further mark of respect, this Resolution shall be made a part of the official records of the city, and that an official copy, signed by the mayor and all council members, shall be presented to the Cole family. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 26th DAY OF January .... , 1989. APPROVED: ~: ATTEST: ~--.~=~ Dian ~Sn~/s, City Secretary .~C~ ~ ,,. ~"