RESO 1984-16 - Lions Club Flag ProjectRESOLUTION NO. 84 -16
A RESOLUTION OF THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL
EXPRESSING THEIR SUPPORT OF THE HUNTSVILLE
LIONS CLUB'S U. S. FLAG PROJECT FOR
DOWNTOWN HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS.
WHEREAS: The City Council is supportive of the Lions
Club's effort to provide a fund raising project thus providing
additional funds that can be returned through "service
projects" to our community; to create a patriotic spirit among
the residents of Walker County; to beautify our community,
especially on special holidays; and to provide involvement in
the Sesquicentennial program for our club; and
WHEREAS: This project proposes the placement of 90 flags in
the immediate downtown area, consisting of 22 flags around
the Walker County Courthouse proper with an additional 28
flags, 7 flags on each opposing business side of the square at
30 foot intervals; with the balance of 40 flags placed on llth
street (westward) to approximately the Ella Smither Building;
and
WHEREAS: The flag will be a 3 X 5 American flag (nylon)
permanently positioned upon a 1 3/8" diameter 12 foot tall,
stained dowel pole with a decorative cap. The placement holder
will consist of a 4" PVC pipe with an internal 1 1/2" PVC pipe.
This pipe will be placed, filled with cement, and then covered
with a metal cap; and
WHEREAS: The Lions Club will request $25.00 in donations from
individuals, the business community, social and civic clubs,
etc.; thus, sponsorships are open to the entire community; and
WHEREAS: This project is scheduled for completion by July 4,
1984; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, via this Resolution, approves of
the project; approves of the assistance from the city street and
maintenance department for placement of the holder; and
approves of the week of JUNE 11 -15, 1984 as:
"Huntsville Lions Club- -Flag Sponsorship Week"
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that these things be
done as an indication of the City Council's support of this
very worthwhile endeavor on the part of the local Lions Club .
RESOLVED AND PASSED ON THIS THE 5TH DAY OF JUNE, A.D., 1984.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
W LLIAM . H. G Or
MAYOR PRO TEM
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