HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 97-44 RESOLUTION No. 97- 44
CHANGING NAME OF MATHAIRE PARK
WHEREAS: The name of Mathaire Park refers only to its location; and
WHEREAS: With the exception of Edgemoor, Hilltop, Mathaire and Lomianki Parks, the
names of all the parks in Columbia Heights were chosen to recognize individuals
who made significant contributions to the community or performed some
meritorious service; and
WHEREAS: Officer Curt Ramsdell was slain in line of duty,
WHEREAS: July 30, 1997, is the twentieth anniversary of this tragic event,
WHEREAS: A request has been made to have Mathaire Park renamed Curt Rarnsdell Park to
honor his memory.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that as of this date, Mathaire Park will be renamed
Curt Ramsdell Park; that this change will be recognized on City maps, and that appropriate
signage will be erected in Curt Ramsdell Park identifying it.
Passed this 28~h day of July, 1997.
Offered by: done s
Seconded by: [~e t e r so n
Roll Call: A11 ayes
~ary
Mayor ~o-seph-Sturdevant
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and correct copy of the resolution presented
to and adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, at a duly authorized meeting
thereof held on the 28~ day of July, 1997, as shown by the minutes of said meetin8 in my
possession.
~o-'Anne Student '
Deputy Clerk