HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-28-21-5.2 - Resolution - 01/28/2021
RESOLUTION NO. 01-28-21-5.2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS, APPROVING THE NAMING OF THE BASKETBALL COURT LOCATED IN
CASTLEGATE PARK AT 4455 CASTLEGATE DR., COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS,
ALEX CARUSO COURT
WHEREAS, in 2020, Alex Caruso became the first homegrown College Station athlete to earn
a professional world championship, helping the Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA title asthe
starting point guard in the title game; and
WHEREAS, Caruso grew up across the street from the basketball court located in Castlegate
Park and spent countless hours as a youngster learning the game and practicing there; and
WHEREAS, Caruso has an outstanding high school athletic career at A&M Consolidated High
School, leading the Tigers to a school-record number of wins; and he went on to star at Texas
A&M, leading the Aggies to a school-record 28 victories as a senior; and
WHEREAS, Caruso has proven to be an outstanding citizen and role model whose wholesome
image and standout accomplishments have brought distinction and credit to his family, Texas
A&M, and the College Station community; and
WHEREAS, the name Caruso commemorates the historical, cultural, and social
significance for future generations, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1: That the facts and recitations set forth in the preamble of this Resolutionare
declared true and correct.
PART 2: That the City Council in order to commemorate the contributions of Alex Caruso
hereby approves the designation of the basketball court in Castlegate Park at
4455 Castlegate Drive, College Station, Texas, as Alex Caruso
PART 3: That this Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
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ADOPTED this 28 day of January, 2021.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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City Secretary Mayor
APPROVED:
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City Attorney