HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2001-045 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, PETITIONING THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE
THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 820, STATE HIGHWAY 121,
STATE HIGHWAY 26, FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1938
INTERCHANGE AS "THE WES HEALD NORTHEAST
TARRANT INTERCHANGE"; DIRECTING THE CITY
SECRETARY TO SEND THE RESOLUTION TO THE TXDOT
ENGINEER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, Charles W. "Wes" Heald is retiring from his position as Executive
Director of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) within the next month; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Heald has had a very extensive and distinguished forty-two year
career with TxDOT, including serving as the District Engineer for the TxDOT Fort Worth
District; and
WHEREAS, while District Engineer, Mr. Heald was instrumental in keeping highway
projects and needed funding for the Northeast Tarrant County area at the forefront of the
State Highway Commission; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Heald was a driving force in securing funding for the interchange
as well as the continued expansion of IH 820 and SH 183; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Heald also served on the Regional Transportation Council for the
Fort Worth / Dallas Metropolitan Planning Organization, where his concern for the
development of the Northeast Tarrant County region was reflected in his drive and
determination to improve its transportation infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Heald's life has been dedicated to the continual improvement and
development of an outstanding highway system throughout the State of Texas and we
wish to honor his character, abilities and achievements; and
WHEREAS, the IH 820 / SH 121 / SH 26 / FM 1938 interchange is defined as the
interchange along IH 820 bounded by Glenview Drive/ Pipeline Road to the south, SH 26
and FM 1938 (Davis Boulevard) to the northwest, and SH 121 to the northeast, as shown
in the attached Exhibit "A", IH 820 / SH 121 / SH 26 / FM 1938 interchange; and
WHEREAS, it is important to designate this interchange for the purposes of public
safety designation, traffic reporting reference and for public information; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas wishes to recognize
and honor Mr. Heald's lifelong achievements through this resolution and to wish him a
successful and happy retirement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the above preamble are true and correct and
are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby petitions the Texas Department of
Transportation to give recognition to Charles W. "Wes" Heald by naming the recently
completed IH 820 / SH 121 / SH 26 / FM 1938 interchange in his honor, to be hereafter
known as the "Wes Heald Northeast Tarrant Interchange".
Section 3. That the City Secretary is directed to send this resolution to the TxDOT
District Engineer, Mr. Steve Simmons. Mr. Simmons is urged to take whatever action is
necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution in honor of Wes Heald.
Section 4. That this resolution shall become effective from and upon the date of
its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 18th day of September, 2001.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda Huff
City Secretary
RES. NO. 2001-45 2
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Matthew Boyle
City Attorney
RES. NO. 2001-45 3
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