CC Resolution No. 1337 2560
RESOLUTION NO. 1337
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
NAMING THE WETLANDS EDUCATION AND RECREATION CENTER IN HONOR OF
EDDIE V. GRAY AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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WHEREAS,Mr. Eddie V. Gray has been instrumental in the creation of the Wetlands Education and
Recreation Center(the"Center")as well as the growth and development of the Goose Creek Stream Greenbelt
Project; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gray founded Baytown Environmental Partnership to provide continued financial
support for the Center; and
WHEREAS, both the Goose Creek Stream Development Committee and the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board unanimously recommend to the City Council that the Wetlands Education Center be named
in honor of Mr. Eddie V. Gray; and
WHEREAS, naming the Wetlands Education and Recreation Center in honor of Mr. Gray would be
an appropriate gesture to honor his dedication to the Center and to the Goose Creek Stream Greenbelt Project;
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, hereby names the Center the
"Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center" in honor of the selfless community service of Mr.
Gray to the citizens of the City of Baytown.
Section 2: This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the City
Council of the City of Baytown, Texas.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED, by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City of
Baytown this the 16th day of December, 1997.
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PETE C. ALFAR , Mayor
ATTEST:
EILEEN P. HALL, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ACIO RAMIREZ, S ity Attorney
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