Resolution 3908 - Designate Elrod Park as Edward J Gallagher ParkRESOLUTION NO. 3908
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF EDWARD J. GALLAGHER,
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, TO THE CITY OF KALISPELL AND DESIGNATING
THE CITY PARK ADJACENT TO ELROD GRADE SCHOOL AS EDWARD J. GALLAGHER
PARK.
WHEREAS, Edward J. Gallagher has been Director of the Community
Development Department of the City of Kalispell since January 1,
1979, and
WHEREAS, during Edward J. Gallagher's tenure as Community Develop-
ment Director the City has developed his programs and projects which
have benefited all residents ofthe City of Kalispell and Flathead
County, including the Kalispell Mall, Fifth Avenue West, Housing
Rehabilitation, and Downtown Redevelopment, and
WHEREAS,, but for the efforts and abilities of Edward J. Gallagher
it is doubtful that the City would 'have enjoyed the success it has
in the development of Kalispell, and
WHEREAS, Edward J. Gallagher in pursuing City goals has fostered
in the community the principles of private -governmental partnerships
and inter -governmental cooperation which are so necessary in order
for the City to prosper, and
WHEREAS, Edward J. Gallagher has been recognized by both the
State of Montana and the United States of America for his organizational
abilities and his vision, and
WHEREAS, in 1986 the City of Kalispell and School District No. 5
undertook a project, under Edward J. Gallagher's direction, to develop
a park adjacent to Elrod School, and
WHEREAS, the park, thus created, exemplifies beneficial use of
limited recourses, through cooperative efforts, resulting in a desirable
addition to the City,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. That the City Park adjacent to the Elrod Grade
School located on 4th Street West, Kalispell, Montana,
shall be designated as Edward J. Gallagher Park in recognition
of the civic contribution made by Edward J. Gallagher during
his tenure as Community Development Director.
SECTION II. That the Mayor shall by this Resolution be
authorized and directed to issue a Proclamation of the
City of Kalispell designating the Park adjacent to Elrod
Grade School as Edward J. Gallagher Park and arrange for
the erection of appropriate signage at the entrance to
Edward J. Gallagher Park.
SECTION III. This Resolution shall take effect immediately
upon passage by the City Council and approval by the Mayor.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL AND APPROVED
BY THE MAYOR THIS 2nd DAY OF October , 1989.
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hn" Kennedy Jr. Mayor
ATTEST:
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Don Halver, C.M.C.
City Clerk -Treasurer