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Res 1903 12/21/1976RESOLUTION NO. 47/3 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RETURN TO THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE OF THE F-102-A AIRCRAFT LOCATED AT JAYCEE PARK. WHEREAS, on August 28th, 1961, the United States Air Force gave to the City of Wichita Falls, for display only, an F-102-A aircraft, Serial No. 57-826, which has been on display in Jaycee Park; and, WHEREAS, Sheppard Air Force Base is in the process of a major program to display aircraft of this era on the base, and it is virtually impossible for them to get an F-102-A aircraft for display; the aircraft located at Jaycee Park has begun to deteriorate and has been subjected to vandalism; and, WHEREAS , the Air Force has requested that such aircraft be returned to Sheppard Air Force Base where it can be put on permanent display and maintained in appropriate condi- tion for all the Wichita Falls population, civilian and military, to view and enjoy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Such F-102-A aircraft is hereby transferred back to the United States Air Force, and the City Manager is authorized to execute any instrument necessary for the transfer of the title to such aircraft. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 21st day of December, 1976. f A 0/R L ATTEST: i) .i -- -c J l ( -(-:__4^ City Clerk