AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2025-79R, authorizing the naming of the small room, large room, and arts and crafts room in the Dunbar Recreation Center as the Marshall Room, the Ola Lee Coleman Room, and the Harvey Miller Room, respectively, as well as honoring a group of African American women known as the "First Five" in the lobby area; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to install any signs and recognition plaques reflecting the new room names; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: May 6, 2025
Department: Parks & Recreation
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Background Information:
Dunbar Park was recently awarded the Lone Star Legacy Park Award. A Lone Star Legacy Park is classified as a park that holds special prominence in the local community and the state of Texas.?To qualify for consideration, the park must have endured the test of time and become iconic to those who have visited, played and rested on its grounds. Nominated parks must be a minimum of 50 years old and meet the following criteria:
* The property represents distinctive design and/or construction.
* The park is associated with historic events or sites.
* The park is associated with e...
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