Resolution 1629 - Acknowledge Gift of Griffin Park3-13
RESOLUTION No. 1629
A RESOLUTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE GIFT OF GRIFFIN PARK TO THE
CITY TY -THE HEIRS OF WALTER H. GRIFFIF
WTH7REA3, on the 22nd day of April, 1929, a Gift
Deed was granted to the City of Kalispell by the heirs of
Walter H. Griffin, to 9lock 23 of the Original Townsite of
Kalispell, known as the Ball Park; and
1,71iPEREAS, the City by neglect or oversight has
failed to record official acceptance or recognition there-
of and to express to the heirs of Walter 1-1. Griffin and to
C. H. Foot, Trustee, the deep appreciation of the City
Administration and the Citizens of Kalispell for this splen-
did contribution to its civic good; and
WHEREAS, Walter H. Griffin during his lifetime
devoted great energy and the benefit of his splendid ability
to the development of this City which he loved;
THEREFORE, in recognition of his splendid service
to Kalispell and his many contributions to its good, and
particularly for the gift of the Ball Park;
BE TT RESOLVED, that the Ball Park, heretofore
known as Griffin Park, be, and the same is hereby named the
'.%lter 'I!. Griffin Park and that a suitable marker be placed
at the entrance thereof dedicatiT, the Park to Walter 11.
Griffin and that a vote of appreciation be extended to his
heirs and particularly to C. H. Foot, Trustee.
Passed and approved by unanimous vote of the City
Council this 7th day of Rebruary, 1938.
F. 0. TILLIMS
Mayo r
Attest: F. J. ROBISC11ON
City Clerk -
I, F. J. Robischon, Clerk of the City of Kalispell, do
hereby certify that the above resolution was regularly adopted
by the Council of said City at a meeting held the 7th day of
February, 1938.
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