HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2003-R0552 - Renaming Of TJ Patterson Branch Library To "Bobbie Gean And TJ Patterson Branch" - 12/08/2003Resolution No. 2003-R0552
December 8, 2003
Item No. 42
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the T.J. Patterson Branch Library, named in honor of Councilman
T.J. Patterson, was dedicated December 9, 1995, and has become a focal point for the
community in the eastern part of the City of Lubbock; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock likewise wishes to honor
Bobbie Gean Patterson, wife of Councilman T.J. Patterson, for her contributions to the
community and her lifetime commitment to education; and
WHEREAS, Bobbie Gean Patterson has a Bachelor's Degree from Paul Quinn
College, a Master's Degree in Education from Texas Tech University, and has impacted
the lives of countless young people by dedicating 43 years of her life to the education of
Lubbock children; and
WHEREAS, Bobbie Gean Patterson has set an example and been a role model for
residents of all walks of life and all ages; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to express their appreciation and to honor
this commitment to the community and to education by renaming the T.J. Patterson
Branch Library to include Bobbie Gean Patterson; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the T. J. Patterson Branch Library of the City of Lubbock is hereby
renamed the "Bobbie Gean and T.J. Patterson Branch Library"
Passed by the City Council this 8th day of Deceider , 2003.
MARC M GAL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ja e Clausen,
Library Director
LC: /city att/Linda/RES-Naming Patterson Library
Linda Chamales,
Supervising Attorney