HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2002-R0476 - Resolution Naming Lubbock Emergency Operations Center - 11_14_2002Resolution No. 2002-RO476
November 14, 2002
Item No. 46
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS: William J. "Bill" Payne is a distinguished former City of Lubbock
employee who faithfully served the citizens of Lubbock for 38 years beginning as a Fire
Fighter in 1952, and holding the positions of Assistant Planner, Director of Civil Defense,
Director of Communications, Director of Administrative Services, Interim Assistant City
Manager, Director of Building Services, and Director of Communication Services; and,
WHEREAS: William J. "Bill" Payne developed the emergency management plan
that was in force during the May 11, 1970 tornado, and continues to serve as the
foundation for the City of Lubbock's current emergency management plan; and
WHEREAS: William J. "Bill" Payne was the Director of Civil Defense for the
City of Lubbock during the May 11, 1970 tornado and was instrumental in organizing
and leading Lubbock's response and recovery activities for the disaster; and
WHEREAS: It is appropriate for the City Council to recognize William J. "Bill"
Payne for his outstanding contributions, service and dedication to ensuring the safety of
the citizens of our great city; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas, hereby
names the City of Lubbock Emergency Operations Center located in the Municipal
Square Building at 916 Texas Avenue as the William J. "Bill" Payne Emergency
Operations Center.
SECTION 2. THAT there shall be a plaque hung outside the Emergency
Operations Center with the name, William J. "Bill" Payne Emergency Operations Center,
and that it shall also read, "In appreciation and gratitude for 38 years of dedicated service
to the citizens of Lubbock, Texas, before, during, and after the tornado on May 11,
1970."
SECTION 3. THAT the City Manager, or his designee, shall provide a copy of
this Resolution to William J. "Bill" Payne upon its passage.
Passed by the City Council on this 14th day
ATTEST:
Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED A TO CONTENT:
Ken lson, Emergency Management Coordinator
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Firsf AssisfmTCity Attorney
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November 14, 2002