HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 17344: TX RECREATION AND PARK SOCIETY BIRTHDAY P. R. #17344
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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:
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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:
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Deloris "Bobbie" Prince
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROV D A` 0 FORM:
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Floyd T. Johnson
City Manager
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Albert Thigpen, IPMA -CP, CAS
Director of Parks and Recreation