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ud Ta,k (.tatted (_MethodfO � lloch 2515 BONHAM STREET PARIS, TEXAS 75460 CHURCH PHONE: 214- 784 -3608 DIAL -A- PRAYER: 784 -5581 PARSONAGE: 214- 784 -4590 May 16, 1077 Mr. Joe McCollum Director of Community Development City Hall Paris, Texas 75460 Dear Mr. McCollum: The Oak Park United Methodist Church would like to go on record with the city as being in favor of the development of the south - west sector of our property bounded by West Austin and 27th S.W. as a recreation area with attendant facilities. It has always been the intent and purpose of this congregation to have the property west of our parking facilities used for the young people of Paris. Historically, this property has served as a park. (I understand for years it was known and used as the West Paris Park). What the church is seeking to do is to work with and ` through other non - profit agencies within the community to see that this property is used to its best ability. In the past a large section of the property was offered to the Little League for practice fields. This field continues to be used for that purpose. Now the Girls Softball of Paris, Inc., a non-- profit organization, is working to construct two soft ball fields with attendant facilities. We hope that in the future other organizations will seek to work with the church for future developments of the area. It has never been the intent of this church to allow our property to remain open as a grassy meadow. The sacrificial giving of this congre- gation and the dream of its members would indicate this churchts commitment to more adequate facilities for all the young people of Paris to enjoy. Therefore, we would appreciate any help that you or the city can possibly offer to see that this land be used for its initial purpose. Sincerely yours, �'V t Warren Bills, Chairman, Board of Trustees Oak Park United Methodist Church CC Rita Dozier, Girls Sofbb all of Paris, Inc.