HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 17344: TX RECREATION AND PARK SOCIETY BIRTHDAY P. R. #17344 10/18/12/ca RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE TEXAS RECREATION AND PARK SOCIETY (TRAPS) ON ITS 75th BIRTHDAY WHEREAS, the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) was founded on November 6, 1937; and, WHEREAS, the purpose of the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) is to advance the field of parks, recreation and leisure service in Texas, while advocating for enhanced recreation opportunities and the increase of public green space for Texans; and, WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur is in Region IV of the Texas Recreation and Park Society; and, WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation subscribes to the organization's core values of Integrity, Development, Excellence, Advocacy and Service; and, WHEREAS, Dr. Albert T. Thigpen, Thaddeus Sanders, Harriet Collins, Chandra Alpough, and Cheryl Gibbs of the City of Port Arthur staff are active, participating, members of the organization; and, WHEREAS, Dr. Albert T. Thigpen serves as the professional practitioner representative on the Board of Directors of the Minorities in Leisure Services branch of the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS); and, WHEREAS, the staff through conference and organizational participation are constantly aware of the dedicated work of the organization; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur desires to recognize and congratulate, the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) on its 75 years of successful service, advocacy, and advancement in the field of recreation, park, and leisure services; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: P. R. #17344 10/18/12/ca Section 1. That the facts and opinions of the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Port Arthur hereby recognizes and congratulates the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) on its 75 birthday. Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Port Arthur further recognizes Dr. Michel Anne Lord, long serving and dedicated Executive Director of the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS). Section 4. That the City Council supports the mission of Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) — provision of professional development, advocacy and resources to all who enhance the quality of life through parks, open spaces and recreation and encourages the participation of staff therein. Section 5. That the City Council directs the City Manager and Director of Parks and Recreation to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Executive Director of Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS). Section 6. That a copy of the caption of the Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of , A.D., 2012, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, by the following vote: AYES:(Mayor) Councilmembers: NOES: P. R. #17344 10/18/12/ca Deloris "Bobbie" Prince Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary APPROV D A` 0 FORM: / 111/441 Va Tize (),q. T, City Atto 11�� APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Floyd T. Johnson City Manager ■ .114,01111°!,/ , J � Albert Thigpen, IPMA -CP, CAS Director of Parks and Recreation