HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1988-010 RESOLUTION NO. 88-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, EXPRESSING APPRECIATION
FOR THE DEDICATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE OF
MR. CHARLES KEVIN CONKLIN
�"� WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas,
is desirous of expressing their appreciation to Mr. Charles Kevin
Conklin for the dedication and untiring service rendered by him
� to this community; and
WHEREAS, for the past nine years, Mr. Conklin has served as
Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Grapevine. His
tireless dedication to the citizenry to provide quality parks and
athletic facilities; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Conklin was instrumental in the application and
receival of a Texas Parks and Wildlife matching grant that
developed Parr Park and Oak Grove Softball Complex; the
development of various neighborhood parks that included Dove
Crossing, C. J. Hutchins, Glade Crossing, Glade Landing and
Shadow Glen; the expansion and construction of Dove Park; the
application and subsequent designation of Grapevine as a "Tree
City U.S.A. " , by the National Arbor Day Foundation; the
development of the Oak Grove Park Soccer Complex; the landscaping
and beautification of various City facilities and medians; the
support and direction in the growth and development of the Senior
Citizens Center; and his continued effort in City wide special
events and parades; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Conklin also worked in cooperation with various
��� agencies and organizations in the course of his duties consisting
of, but not limited to, the U.S . Army Corps of Engineers,
Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, the State
Department of Highways, the Chamber of Commerce, and the
Grapevine Garden Club; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Conklin is leaving his position with the City
of Grapevine in February, 1988 , and will be assuming a position
within the private sector.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, that the Mayor and City Council, along
with the City Staff, extend this sincere expression of esteem and
appreciation to Mr. Charles Kevin Conklin for dedicated
professional service and in acknowledgement of his contributions
to the civic welfare of this community, and do hereby express
best wishes for continued good health and success for many years
to come.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the lst day of March , 1988.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
it Secretar
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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� City Attorney
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