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RESOLUTION NO. g6-61
�� A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS PRESERVING THE HISTORIC
INTEGRITY OF A CUSTOM DESIGNED, HAND CRAFTED,
ONE-OF-A-KIND CONFERENCE TABLE AND CHAIRS
CONSTRUCTED OF NATIVE TEXAS PECAN WOOD;
REQUIRING POSTING OF THIS RESOLUTION AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Grapevine have stated publicly
their continued commitment to historic preservation; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Grapevine have embraced historic
preservation as a fundamental community tenet; and
WHEREAS, the important artifacts which tell the stories of past generations are,
regretfully, too often lost or misplaced; and
WHEREAS, proper stewardship precisely communicated over time can provide
"� " future generations accurate knowledge of the wishes of their forbearers regarding
activities, possessions and impressions; and
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WHEREAS, the native Texas pecan tree has provided sustenance in the form
of edible pecans, comfort in the form of shade, reassurance as a landmark visible from
great distances, and protection from cold and heat in the form of firewood and lumber
to build with; and
WHEREAS, Texas pecan wood is strong and provides excellent raw materials
from which to build sturdy, appreciable, long-lasting furniture for generations to enjoy;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau commissioned
Donald Sharrett of White Settlement, Texas, to construct a one-of-a-kind, four-section
conference table and twenty matching chairs, all of native Texas pecan and
reminiscent of the Arts & Crafts period; and
WHEREAS, this conference room table is custom-built for the Wallis Hotel
Building Conference Room; and
,,,�, WHEREAS, the design is impressive in its simplicity and strength and is
purposefully reflective of the traditional values and work ethic of the citizens of the
City of Grapevine.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
�� GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
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Section 1 . That all matters stated in the preamble of this resolution are true
and correct and are hereby incorporated into the body of this ordinance as if copied
in their entirety.
Section 2. That this conference room table shall always be regarded as a single
collection never to be separated or in any way removed from the Wallis Hotel Building
for any reason, or by any person or persons, no matter how well-intentioned.
Section 3. That this resolution shall remain posted and on display inside the
Wallis Hotel Building Board Room as a reminder of the importance of preserving our
heritage today for others to enjoy tomorrow.
Section 4. That this resolution shall become effective from and after the date
of its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 17th day of December , 1996.
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APPROVED:
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William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
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L�nd Huff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John F. Boyle, Jr. �, . �
City Attorney
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