HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-08-11-2f - Resolution - 09/08/2011RESOLUTION N0.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS,
APPROVING THE NAMING OF THE COLLEGE STATION SKATE PARK, THE G.
HYSMITH SKATE PARK.
WHEREAS, Garrett Hysmith was an energetic College Station youth who, by the time he died in 2Q05 at
age 13, had bravely fought cancer for four years; and,
WHEREAS, Garrett was passionate about the sport of skateboarding; and,
WHEREAS, Following Garrett's death, his closest friends embarked on "4peratian Garrett," with the
goal of placing a proposed skate park on the 2aU8 Bond Election; and
WHEREAS, College Station voters approved the Bond Election, leading to construction of a proper
place for skateboarders to enjoy their sport; and,
WHEREAS, Garrett Hysmith's memory has been invoked throughout the design, construction, and
promotion process of the skate park; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas:
PART 1: That the City Council hereby finds that Garrett Hysmith should be appropriately remembered and honored.
PART 2: That the City Council hereby approves the naming of the College Station Skate Park, the
G. Hysmith Skate Park.
PART 3: That the City Council directs city staff to place signage at the Skate Park as follows:
G. HYSMITH SKATE PARK
PART 4: That a suitable copy of this resolution shall be presented to the Hysmith family.
PART 5: That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.
ADPOPTED this day of ~ , 2011
ATTES i : APPROVED:
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City Secretary Mayor
APPROVED:
ity Attorney