1987-085-RES WHEREAS, the late Welma Morphew Aikin, a distinguished citizen of Paris, Lamar County and the State
RESOLUTION NO. 87-085
WHEREAS, the late Welma Morphew Aikin, a distinguished
citizen of Paris, Lamar County and the State of Texas; and,
WHEREAS, her interest in and contributions to conserva-
tion and beautification is well documented; and,
WHEREAS, the Paris Council of Garden Clubs is desirous
of honoring Welma Morphew Aikin by establishing a perpetual
flowering design which will include 3 to 4 seasonal
plantings annually in a planting area approximately 10
square feet near the Southern boundary of Bywaters Park with
a plaque in the center stating facts concerning Welma
Morphew Aikin; and,
WHEREAS, Paris Council of Garden Clubs is desirous of
dedicating said perpetual flowering design at 2:00 O'clock
P. M. on October 2, 1987, the same being Welma Morphew
Aikin's Birthday; and,
WHEREAS, it would be fitting and proper that October 2,
1987, be designated Welma Morphew Aikin Day in the City of
Paris; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, That the Paris Council of Garden Clubs is granted
permission to dedicate a perpetual flowering design honoring
Welma Morphew Aikin near the Southern boundary of Bywaters
Park to be perpetually maintained by the Paris Council of
Garden Clubs; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That October 2, 1987, is
designated Welma Morphew Aikin Day in the City of Paris.
Passed and adopted this 10th day of August, 1987.
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