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~ <br />Apri19, 2008 <br />Mayor Jessie Freelen <br />City of Paris <br />Dear Mayor Freelen, <br />On behalf of the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce, I would like to express our <br />support for the proposed westward extension of the Trail de Paris (the Trail) from 12th Street <br />S.E. to 8th Street S.E. This new section of the Trail will be close to the southern boundary of the <br />C1lurch Sheet Historic District and will serve as a gateway for access to both this and the <br />Downtown Historic District and their many recreation, education, and government sites. _ <br />The expansion of the Trail will finally link the pedestrian community to such <br />destinations as Bywaters Park where the summer Municipal Band concerts are held, the historic <br />Wise House and nearby ballfields, Heritage J.'ark and the adjacent Lamar County Chamber of . <br />Commerce, the Chisum Monument burial site, Culbertson Fountain in the center of the Main <br />Street District, Sam Bell Maxey Museum, Market Square where local farmers sell fresh produce, <br />Main Street art galleries, museums, and shopping, City Hall, the Lamar County Courthouse, the <br />Paris Public Library, the Lamar County Health Department, and nearby Justiss School. <br />Since its inception, the Trail de Paris has been a major asset to our community, and we . <br />support any activity that goes toward enhancing, improving, or extending this important <br />recreation asset. We strongly encourage the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Recreational <br />Trails coiTUnittee to give every consideration to funding this project. <br />The Lamar County Chamber of Commerce has pledged $5000 towards the efforts of this <br />project that will continue to enrich the quality of life in our county. <br />Best Rega <br />Pete Kam <br />President, <br />cc: Kevin Carruth <br />1125 Bonham St. • Paris, TX 75460 • 903. 784.2501 • Fax 903.784.2503 • <br />www. oarisCexas. com • chamber@paristexas. com <br />