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WHEREAS, the construction of Sanford Dam on the Canadian River in the
Texas Panhandle will create a vast reservoir for the waters of this river which
will become an important geographical point in the State of Texas and the South-
west that is now without an accepted name; and,
WHEREAS, A. A. Meredith, one man among many, with a continuety of
purpose without regard to time, energy and his personal health has made a great
contribution to the prosperity and recreational facilities for benefit of the
exploding population of this area of Texas; which is calculated to enhance the
economy of our area, State and Nation, and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Lubbock, is of the opinion
that fruition of the efforts of A. A. Meredith is soon to be realized and that such
efforts should be duly and publicly recognized, NOW. THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority petition the members
from Texas in the House of Representatives and the Senate '.of the United States to
introduce appropriate legislation at the proper time designating the reservoir
on the Canadian River in the Texas Panhandle as Lake Meredith in recognition
of A. A. Meredith, Citizen of the High Plains of the State of Texas.
Passed by the City Commission this 14th day of February , 1963.
ATTEST:
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City Attorney