RE 09-22-98.2RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CORRECT PRONUNCIATION OF OUR FAIR CITY IS
COP'PEL.
WHEREAS, The City of Coppell, located in northwestern Dallas County about five miles from
the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, has a rich history that dates back to the early 1880's; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 29,000 people of all ages, ethnicities and household types call the
City of CoppeH home; and
WHF~REAS, "The Ticket" radio station in Dallas, KTCK-AM 1310, pointed out that the Texas
Almanac incorrectly Published the pronunciation of our fair community as "CUP'PEL;" and
WHEREAS, The long-time residents, the foundation of our community, stand by and support
the correct pronunciation of our City as "COP' PEL."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY ~ CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COPPELL, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT THE CORRECT PRONUNCIATION OF
OUR FAIR CITY IS "COP' PEL."
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas this ~ gtc/
September 1998.
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APPROVED:
Can~ Sheeha~ Mayor
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