Res 052-2025 Memorial Highway Designation in Honor of Ray Gonzalez Jr. 05/06/2025 Resolution No. 52-2025
Resolution supporting the memorial designation of the U.S. Highway
82 Overpass as the Ray Gonzalez, Jr. Memorial Overpass
WHEREAS, a request has been submitted to designate the entire length of the
U.S. Highway 82 Overpass as the Ray Gonzalez, Jr. Memorial Overpass; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered the memorial
highway designation at its April 9, 2025, meeting, and voted to recommend approval of
this request; and,
WHEREAS, such designation will not conflict with any street names; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed this request and has determined the
herein described memorial designation is in the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
1 . The overpass connecting U.S Highway 82 to U.S. 281/287, is hereby in support of
the designation as the "Ray Gonzalez, Jr. Memorial Overpass".
2. The proposed memorial sign will include the following text, "Ray Gonzalez, Jr.
Memorial Overpass" as shown in Attachment 1 to this resolution.
3. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this ordinance
was passed was open to the public as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 6th day of May 2025.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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AGENDA ITEM NO.9.A
Attachment 1
Ray Gonzalez Jr
Memorial Overpass
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.A