HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-25-12-01 - Resolution - 10/25/2012 RESOLUTION NO. 10
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING
THE RENAMING OF COLLEGE STATION SOUTHWOOD ATHLETIC PARK TO BRIAN
BACHMANN COMMUNITY PARK
WHEREAS, on August 13, 2012, Brazos County Precinct 1 Constable Brian Bachmann was killed
tragically in the line of duty in College Station, Texas; and,
WHEREAS, Constable Bachmann served his community in many capacities, through his law
enforcement career, as well as through his involvement in numerous organizations, to include College
Station Little League, as well as other youth sports programs, where he served as a Coach, a Board
Member, and Safety Officer; and,
WHEREAS, following his death, co- workers and friends throughout the community petitioned the City
of College Station to re -name the Southwood Athletic Park on Rock Prairie Road to the "Brian Bachmann
Community Park "; and,
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held a Special Meeting on Friday, September 21,
2012 to discuss the potential renaming, and at that meeting voted unanimously (7 -0) to rename the park to
Brian Bachmann Community Park; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas:
PART 1: That the City Council hereby finds that Constable Brian Bachmann should be
►+ appropriately remembered and honored.
PART 2: That the City Council hereby approves the renaming of the College Station Southwood
Athletic Park, to the Brian Bachmann Community Park.
PART 3: That the City Council directs city staff to place signage at the Park as follows:
BRIAN BACHMANN COMMUNITY PARK
PART 4: That a suitable copy of this resolution shall be presented to the Bachmann family.
PART 5: That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.
ADOPTED this 25`" day of October 2012.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Secre 4 Mayor
APPROVED:
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City Attorney