RE 11-12-85.2 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 111285.2
WHEREAS, Andrew Brown, Jr. served the City of Coppell, Texas, as Mayor for
six years and served the City of Coppell, Texas, as Councilman for one year and resides
at 533 Rocky Branch lane along with his wife, Para, and his daughter, Erin; and
WHI~REAS, the City of Coppell, Texas, recognizes the fact that Andrew Brown,
Jr. was the catalyst behind the dream of a central park and reereational facility to
serve as the anchor for the northern boundary of Coppell's Town Center; and
WHEREAS, the City of Coppell completed its first Park and Recreation Plan
under the direction of Andrew Brown, Jr. in February, 1982, along with the participation
of the Park Board, the City staff, and numerous citizens appointed by Mayor Brown; and
WHEREAS, the City of Coppel] completed the first phase of its community park
during Mayor Brown's tenure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COPPELL, TEXAS:
That the 165 acres of land known today as Coppell Community Park, and located
both east and west of Denton Tap Road and bounded on the north by Denton Creek
and bounded on the south by Parkway Boulevard, is Hereby Dedicated and Forever
Named as a Tribute to his Undying Energy and Forethought to the Needs of the
Community, Andrew Brown, Jr. Community Park.
That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage as
the law.
DULY PASSED by the City of Coppell, Texas, this 12th day of November, 1985.
Lou Duggan Bunny Thompson
Mayor Mayor Pro Tern
Jo William Smothermon, Jr. !
~ Councilman
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Councilman Councilman
Dorothy Timm~ns
City Seereta~
JOHN D. BAILEY, COUNCILMAN
CITY OF COPPELL
720 Robin Lane
Coppell, Texas 75019
November 5, 1985
Mr. Lawrence W. Jackson
Sallinger, Nichols, Jackson, Kirk & Dillard
1800 Lincoln Plaza
500 North Akard
Dallas, Texas 75201
Re: PARK DEDICATION AND NAMING
Dear Larry:
Enclosed, please find a draft of the Resolution to dedicate and name
the City Park for former Mayor Andy Brown. Please have this Resolution
ready for the November 12th City Council meeting. I have informed City
Manager, Frank Proctor, to include this item on the agenda.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 869-1880.
Sincerely,
~n D. Bailey, tl
Councilman
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