HomeMy WebLinkAbout1008 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 1008
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, PERTAINING
TO A PROPOSED MINI -PARK IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT AND COMMEMORATING SAME AS "DENNEY
PARK,,.
WHEREAS, Mr. M. R. (Reggie) Denney served the City of Pasco as a City
Councilman for approximately six years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Denney was always influential in the beautification of Parks
and contributed unselfishly his time and effort toward the goal of making Pasco's
parks places of beauty; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Denney's most cherished hobby and his lifetime effort was in the
field of beautiful flowers, shrubs and trees; and
WHEREAS, Not only the members of the City Council but also the people of Pasco
have indicated a sincere desire to commemorate a park in memory of M. R. Denney;
NOW, THEREFORE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO DO RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That every effort be made to develop a mini -park on the East half
of Lots 11 and 12, Block 18, Gerry's Addition to Pasco (within the Central Business
Dis trict) .
Section 2. That upon development of the Park, it be named "Denney Park" and be
appropriately dedicated to the memory of Mr. Denney by holding a commemorative
ceremony for this purpose.
Section 3. That this Resolution be in full force and effect after its passage and
approval as required by law.
PASSED and APPROVED this day of
Attest:
Leo E. Olney, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Patrick T. Roach, City Attorney
Donald D. Linton, Mayor
1975.
1028 W. Henry St.
Pasco, Wash.
Nov. 13, 1975
Mayor Don Linton
And Council Members
City of Pasco
Pasco, Wash.
Dear Mayor Linton:
We want to express a viewpoint on the naming of the
downtown mini -park for the late Reggie Denny.
Thirty-two years ago we came to Pasco, which then was
practically an oasis in the Desert as compared to the
present ti#e.
Mr,Denny was one of the first to give us encouragement
when our present home was in a block sticking out in a
sand pile.He helped many of us to get a garden club
started and even taught us how to grow flowers for this
area.I could go on and on with similar situations but too
many know all of this.He has helped youth groups,given
demonstrations, served as judge without pay.He never re-
fused to help.
We simply cannot understand why there should be any opp-
osition to the nam,*ng idea.He was not the kind of persons
to keep a list of his accomplishments.
If any one has doubt and feels a list of sponsors is nec-
eesary we would be happy to devote time to get this list,
which would be very,very long we are sure.
Sincerely,
Mr. and Krs. Lincoln Newell
KIWANIS CLUB OF PASCO
P. O. BOX 556. PASCO. WASHINGTON 99301
August 21, 1975
Parks Board
Pasco, Wn.
Gentlemen:
Reggie Denney was many things to Pasco. His years of work for the
railroad benefited not only the railroad, but also, in'a very direct way,
the City of Pasco.
His six years on the City Council were marked by an interest seldom
found in members of that group. Reggie undoubtedly knew the code book by
memory and in detail.
Mr. Denney was a naturalist. His mineral collection was one of the
most outstanding in the area. In fact, he was familiar, by name, with
most of the wildlife in the Mid -Columbia Basin. And he shared his know-
ledge with adults and children alike, speaking to clubs and other groups
as the invitations came.
Reggie will be remembered as a man of rare good conscience. He pro-
fited by his own mistakes and tried to pave the way so others also could
profit. He was humble enough to say I'm sorry.
What sort of a monument is appropriate for a man who, as Jack Briggs
said, "gave Pasco much more than Pasco ever gave him?" If Mr. Denney
were to choose, he would probably choose a garden. He was happiest when
sharing his garden with a friend. And long after the present issues of
the Pasco City Council have died down and are no longer even issues,
residents who were fortunate enough to know him will remember the tall
slim man who loved growing things.
Mr. Denney is gone now, but what more fitting tribute could be found
than a park --named in his honor --in which his beloved trees and flowers can
always be shared with the people of Pasco.
We as a club would be interested in helping in such a project in our
Community.
Sincerely Yours,
Carl Perry
President
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