Res 0985 9/16/1969I
RESOLUTION NO. '1 S
WHEREAS, the Flood Street Drainage Project was recently completed, and it
was deemed fitting and proper by the Board of Aldermen that it should be dedicated
as a memorial to Aubrey L. Wilson, as it was one of the many projects which Mr.
Wilson supported and promoted for the betterment of his community and its citizens;
and
WHEREAS, the beauty and utility of this project in future years will serve
to remind us of a distinguished citizen who was the first Negro aldermen in the
history of Wichita Falls, and who served in many civic, religious, educational and
charitable fields; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board of Aldermen to officially name the
project by formal resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The Flood Street Drainage Project shall be named the Aubrey L. Wilson
Memorial Parkway.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 16th day of September, 1969.
M A Y O R
AT EST:
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