4733423 ACR 20-141, "Stead Park 60th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2013"

A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

 

20-141

 

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

 

December 3, 2013

 

 

To recognize and honor Stead Park on the occasion of its 60^th anniversary.

 

            WHEREAS, Stead Park was opened November 12, 1953;

 

            WHEREAS, Stead Park was given to the city by architect Robert Stead as a gift to the children of the District of Columbia;

 

            WHEREAS, Stead Park was one of the first non-segregated playgrounds in the District of Columbia;

 

            WHEREAS, Stead Park’s stewardship is now guided by the 11-member Friends of Stead Park; and

 

            WHEREAS, the Friends of Stead Park have worked with the District to start a major renovation project on the park’s playing field to begin in 2014.

 

            RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Stead Park 60^th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2013”.

 

            Sec. 2.  The Council of the District of Columbia congratulates Stead Park on the celebration of its 60^th anniversary and recognizes and honors the Friends of Stead Park for its outstanding contributions and invaluable service to Stead Park and the people of the District of Columbia.

 

            Sec. 3.  This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.