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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0233 ResolutionResolution No. 'Whereas the City of Pasco, 7zshington desires to create a living memorial for the men and women of this community who have served their country in the armed forces during the present global conflict, and, Ihereas, the providing of adequate facilities for whole- some recreation is one of the greatest services a community can render its young manhood and womanhood! Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Pasco assembled in regular meeting this sixth day of March, 1945, that the City accept the following described property all in Helm's Second Addition to the City of Pasco, as a gift from Franklin County Post No. 34 of the American Legiont All of Block 13 Lots 1 to 8 and 25 to 30 in Block 14 All of Block 15 Lots 1 to 16 and 24 to 32 in Block 16 And, any additional lots in Blocks 14 and 16 which may be donated to the City by the American Legion or any other group or individual That, the City Council take such steps as may be expedient and/or necessary to acquire title to the property in Blocks 14 and 16 which may still be in private ownership without delay; _ That the area be set aside and dedicated as a Veterans' Memorial Park in memory of those who have served in the armed forces of the United States of America during the present world war and that it be developed from time to time as a play and recreation area for the citizens of Pasco and vicinity; That Franklin County Post No. 34 of the American Legion be allowed to build or erect some type of monument to show the names of those who served in the armed forces during this war and also those vbo may serve in future mars, said monument to meet with the app3lotal of the City Council, and That development of the Memorial Park be started at once by landscaping and that a swimming pool be built as the first unit of development as quickly as conditions will permit, and Finally that the City accept other donations of money or materials from organizations or individuals made from time to time for further improvement and development of the aforesaid park* a� s"d and approved this 6 day of March 1945., -J yorCi y Clerk C '