HomeMy WebLinkAboutV-3 - Resolution thanking those that contributed to the Bob Henry park dedicationAgenda Item No. 3
RESOLUTION OF THANKS
• September 2,1997
The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission resolves to express its deep appreciation to all
those individuals and institutions in the community who contributed to the outstanding
success of the Bob Henry Park Dedication, Sunday, August 17,1997.
Special thanks are due to:
• Jo Vandervort, Chair of the Dedication Committee, and the dedicated members of the
committee
• Don Marcheano, The Arches Restaurant, who provided lunch for 2,500 participants
• Artist Michael Bryan, who produced the original art work of the park.
• Major financial contributors Taylor Woodrow Homes, Inc.; Pacific Mutual Life Insurance;
The Irvine Company; and the Newport Beach Police Employees Association
• Other financial contributions, including Pacific Coast Bobby Sox; Newport Harbor Baseball;
Newport Beach Police Management Association; AYSO Region 57; and AYSO Region 97
• • Contributions of services and gifts from 20 Newport Beach and area business institutions
• The program participants Mayor Jan Debay; Chief Bob McDonell; Officer Rick Bradley; and
the Reverend Bill Kirlin- Hackett
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• The soloist Leah Seminario, Rob Henthorn s Alumni Band, and Musician and Announcer
Rick Sherman
• The Daily Pilot and the Orange County Register
• The Dedication Day volunteers who staffed the event, including the Exchange Club of
Newport Beach and jean Watt and her corps of assistants
• Teams of AYSO Regions 97 and 57; Newport Harbor Baseball; Pacific Coast Bobby Sox; and
those from the Newport Beach Police and Fire and Marine Departments who provided the
exhibition games
And additional thanks to each of the 2,500 participants who made the occasion an unforgettable
celebration for the City of Newport Beach.
Passed unanimously by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission, September 2,1997.
Bill Schonlau, Chair
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