1984-089 - A. M. Aikin, Jr., dedicated his life to the general welfare of the State of Texas, and particularlyRESOLUTION NO. 84 -089
WHEREAS, A. M. Aikin, Jr., dedicated his life to the
general welfare of the State of Texas, and particularly to
this portion of the State during the several decades he
served as a member of the State Legislature; and,
WHEREAS, the said A. M. Aikin, Jr., actively and
aggressively supported education and sought out solutions
which contributed toward the improvement of the area thereby
greatly benefiting the residents of the City of Paris; and,
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that A. M. Aikin,
Jr., be long remembered for his honorable public service;
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED that as a gesture of appreciation on the
part of the City of Paris, State Highway 24 through the city
limits of Paris, Texas, be named A. M. Aikin, Jr. Boulevard;
and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that appropriate ceremonies
attending the naming of the highway be planned to take place
as early as possible; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that special efforts will be
made to obtain favor from the Texas Department of Highways
and Transportation Board of Commissioners towards the naming
of the remaining section of Highway 24 from Paris to
Commerce, Texas, and Highway 50 from I -30 to Commerce,
Texas, as A. M. Aikin, Jr. Memorial Highway; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of
Paris, Texas, ,Toe Graham, be authorized and he is hereby
authorized to execute this Resolution; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk, H. C.
Greene, be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to
furnish certified copies of this Resolution to the Texas
Department of Highways and Transportation Board of
Commissioners and to other official boards along the route
with request that a united effort be recorded on this
action.
Passed and adopted on this 10th day of December, 1984.
o ra am, ayor
ATTEST:
H. C.—GrOgne, City Clerk
APPROVED�/S�TO FORM:
T. K. Haynes, City Attorney