Res 131-2021 Vietman War Memorial Scupture on City Owned Property 11/02/2021 Resolution No. 131-2021
Resolution granting permission to the Major Francis Grice Chapter,
NSDAR to place a Vietnam War Memorial sculpture on City owned
property
WHEREAS, the Major Francis Grice Chapter, NSDAR has requested permission
to place a Vietnam War Memorial sculpture on City owned property; and,
WHEREAS, the Major Francis Grice Chapter, NSDAR had previously requested
the sculpture to be located at the Veterans Plaza on Lake Wichita Property but now would
like another location; and,
WHEREAS, THE City is not committing to funding for the placement/installation of
the sculpture but will be maintaining the sculpture.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The Major Francis Grice Chapter, NSDAR is hereby given permission to place a
Vietnam War Memorial sculpture on a mutually agreed location on City owned property.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of November, 2021 .
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Daughters of the
erican Revolution.
October 25,2021
Blake Jurecek
13007d'Street
Wichita Falls,TX 76307
Dear Mr.Jurecek,
On behalf of the Major Francis Grice Chapter,NSDAR I would like to formally request permission from the
City of Wichita Falls to place our Vietnam Monument at Lake Wichita Park.Previously,the Council approved
placement of the monument at the planned Veteran's Plaza at Lake Wichita.Funding for the plaza has not
been completed and time is of the essence that installation of the monument happen sooner,instead of
later.We are losing the Vietnam Veterans the monument seeks to honor as time continues to pass.
The Major Francis Grice Chapter,NSDAR commissioned this monument to be created by Texas artist and
Wichita Falls native,Garland Weeks at the cost of$170,000.The chapter raised the funds,and the
monument was completed and has been in storage for 3 years.The chapter has raised the needed funds
and secured a local,reputable company to install the monument at Lake Wichita Park,once approval is
granted. The chapter holds hope for an installation to commence December 2021.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Respectfully submitted,
,s:*:)...0_, se,a,v‘t._.........,.,
Sonja Gan
Regent
Major Francis Grice Chapter,NSDAR
Major Francis Grice Chapter,NSDAR
1714 Ridgemont Drive
Wichita Falls,Texas 76309