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Proclamation
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“CAROL PARK”
WHEREAS, the Parks Advisory Board reviewed and unanimously recommended to the City Council naming the new park for Carol Collins at the August 19, 2024 Parks Advisory Board meeting;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Anna, Texas City Council adopted a Policy and Procedure for Naming City Parks, Trails, Recreational Ares, and Other Recreation Facilities on November 10, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Services Department followed the naming policy in researching Carol Ann Collins; and
WHEREAS, since 1995, she has been active in the City of Anna as a Real Estate Broker, Land Investment and Development and having owned over 1500 acres (producing almost 3000 lots and
several commercial sites) during that time period; and
WHEREAS, during the past 29 years has made tremendous efforts to develop projects that represent quality and that contribute toward the growth and enhancement of the City itself; and
WHEREAS, in 2002, after visiting with members of the volunteer fire department, donated funding for their first vehicle to enable them to fight grass fires safely without risking damage
to their primary response vehicles; and
WHEREAS, in 2013, learned the Anna Police Department wanted to start up a bike patrol force so donated funding for two patrol bikes; and
WHEREAS, in 2014, owned the property where the Train Depot was previously located and agreed to give the depot to the group at the time who was interested in creating a new amenity for
the downtown area, where it exists today; and
WHEREAS, the naming of park or other recreation areas are to ensure that the given names are consistent with the values and character of the area or neighborhood served and within the
City as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the naming of the park will better ensure a sense of place for all neighbors and distinguish the park as a public space.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS THAT THE PARK LOCATED AT 1456 PERSIMMON DR. “CAROL PARK.”
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas on this 22nd day of October 2024.
In witness, whereof I have hereunto set my hand this
22nd day of October, 2024 and called this seal to be affixed.
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Pete Cain, Mayor