06-D Leon Williams ParkAGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
PROJECT: Consider a resolution renaming Record Park to Leon Williams Park.
BACKGROUND: At the December 10, 2001, regular Council meeting, the City Council received
a formal request to rename Record Park to Leon Williams Park in honor of the contributions and
accomplishments of citizen Leon Williams.
As a consequence of the Council referring that matter for preparation, the City Attorney's office and
the City Clerk researched the background on the park The original park was apparently acquired
by deed recorded on Apri15, 1934, but reflecting an earlier purchase date of 1933. The park was
originally named Binnion Park after a prior Mayor Binnion, and then subsequently renamed Record
Park after a prior Mayor Record.
DESCRIPTION: The enclosed resolution would formalize the renaming of Record Park to Leon
Williams Park.
COST: There may be some cost incidental to renaming the Park, such as changing nameplates, etc.
In addition, the official map of the City of Paris will have to be revised to reflect the new name for
the park.
LOCATION: The park is bounded on the south by W. Henderson Street, on the east by 7th Street
N.W., and on the north by Park Street.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider approval of the resolution.
STAFF CONTACT: Michael E. Malone, City Manager, and Terry Townsend, Director of Parks &
Recreation
COUNCII, DATE: Consider for approval at City Council's regular meeting of January 14, 2002.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: See enclosed resolution authorizing changing the name ofthe park
from Record Park to Leon Williams Park.
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January 12, 2002
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
PARIS, TEXAS, CHANGING THE NAME OF RECORD PARK TO LEON
WILLIAMS PARK IN HONOR OF CITIZEN LEON WILLIAMS; MAKING
OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council ofthe City ofParis, Paris, Texas, has received a formal request
to change the name of Record Park to Leon Williams Park in honor of citizen Leon Williams; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council, having considered the contributions and accomplishments of
Leon Williams, finds and determines that renaming Record Park to Leon Williams Park is an
appropriate way to acknowledge and recognize said contributions and accomplishments of Mr.
Williams; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS,
TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things
approved.
Section 2. That the City Council finds and determines it is in the best interests of the City
of Paris and the citizens of the city of Paris to acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments
of citizen Leon Williams for the citizens, community, and the City of Paris by renaming Record Park
to Leon Williams Park, and the City Council does hereby direct the City Manager to implement any
and all necessary measures to formally change the name of Record Park to Leon Williams Park.
Section 3. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day of January, 2002.
Michael J. Pfiester, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mattie Cunningham, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Larry W. Schenk, City Attorney
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As per your request your name has been placed on the Monday, December 10, 2001
council Meeting Agenda under the Personal Appearance Section. The City Councii
has established a policy of allowing up to two minutes for presentations under this
item.
The City Council meeting will begin promptly at 6:00 o'clock p.m. When your item
is introduced, you will be asked to come forward to the podium and state your
name(s) and address(es) for the record and then proceed with your presentation
which you should limit to two minutes.
If I may be of further assistance in this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me
in the future.
Sincerely,
Michael E. Malone
City Manager
MEM/as
P.O. BOX 9037 • PARIS, TEXAS 75461-9037 • (903) 785-7511 • FAX (903) 785-8519
REQUEST FOR APPEARANCE AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAIL TO
CITY MANAGER
CITY OF PARIS
P. 0. BOX 9037
PARIS, TX 75461-9037
NAME Rondie Williams
ADDRESS 725 NW 51' Street
Paris, TX 75460
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PETl'ITON OF SUPPORT
We, the undersigned, petition the City Council to grant permission to change the
nazne of Record Pazk in honor of Leon Williams, who has served the City of Paris
faithfully as a school board member, Paris Emnomic Development member and
Boys Club member, just bo name a few. _
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PETITTON OF SUPPORT
We, the undersigned, petition the City Council to grant pernvssion te change the
name of Record Park in honor of Leon WiIliams, who has served the City of Paris
faithfully as a school board member, Paris Ernnomic Development member and
Boys Club member, just to name a few.
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PETITTON OF SUPPORT
We, the undersigned, petition the City Council to grant permission to change the
name of Record Park in honor of Leon WiIliams, who has served the City of Paris
faithfully as a school board member, Paris Economic Development member and
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PETTTION OF SUPPORT
We, the undersigned, petition the City Council to grant permission to change the
name of Record Park in honor of Leon Wiiliams, who has served the City of Paris
faithfully as a school board member, Paris Economic Development member and
Boys C1ub member, just to name a few.
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PETTTION OF SUPPORT
We, the undersigned, petition the Caty Council to grant permission to change the
name of Record Pazk in honor of Lean Williams, who has served the City of Paris
faithfully as a schaol board member, Paris Economic Development member and
Boys Club member, just to name a few.
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PETMON OF SUPPORT
We, the undersigned, petition the City Council to grant permission ta change the
name of Record Park in honor of Leon Williams, who has served the City of Paris
faithfully as a school board member, Paris Economic Development member and
Boys Qub member, just fio name a few.
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PETITTON OF SUPPORT
We, the undersigned, petition tlte City Councii to grant permission to change the
name of Record Pazk in honor of Leon Williams, who has served the City of Paris
faithfully as a school board member, Paris Economic Development member and
Boys Qub member, just to name a few.
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PETTTION OF SUPPORT
We, the undersigned, petition the City Council to grant permission to change the
name of Record Pazk in honor of Leon Williams, who has served the City of Paris
faithfully as a school board member, Paris Economic Development member and
Boys Qub member, just to name a few.
Name Address
PE'TITION OF SUPPORT
We, the undersigned, petition the City Council to grant permission to change the
name of Record Park in honor of Leon Williams, who has served the City of Paris
faithfully as a school board member, Paris Economic Development member and
Boys Qub member, just to name a few.
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PETITION OF SUPPORT
We, the undersigned, petition the City Council to grant permission to change the
name of Record Pazk in honor of Leon Williams, who has served the City of Paris
faithfully as a school board member, Paris Economic Development member and
Boys Club member, just to name a few.
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PETTITON OF SUPPORT
We, the undersigned, petiiion the City Council fio grant permission to change the
name of Record Pazk in honar of Leon Williams, who has served the City of Paris
faithfully as a school board member, Paris Economic Development member and
Boys Qub member, just to name a few.
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PETTTION OF SUPPORT
We, the undersigned, petition tt►e City Council bo grant permission to change the
name of Record Park in honor of Leon Williams, who has served the City of Paris
faithfully as a school board member, Paris Economic Development member and
Boys Qub member, just to name a few.
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PETITTON OF SUPPORT
We, the undersigned, petition the City Council to grant permission to change the
name of Record Park in honor of Leon Williams, who has served the City of Paris
faithfully as a school board member, Paris Economic Development member and
Boys Club member, just to name a few.
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