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RESOLUTION
Resolution #2297
April 24, 1986
Agenda Item 423
WHEREAS, obtaining a third major water source for the City of Lubbock is
a matter of utmost importance to the citizens and economy of the City of
Lubbock; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Justiceburg reservoir project, which is the only
viable alternative for a third major water source, was the subject of dispute
and litigation; and
WHEREAS, it appeared that such proposed project might be delayed for many
years; and
WHEREAS, the Lubbock City Council under the leadership of former Mayor
Alan Henry has worked hard and tirelessly for the proposed project; and
WHEREAS, the Lubbock City Council with the leadership of former Mayor
Alan Henry obtained an equitable and timely settlement of the litigation
involved in the project, which will allow a completion date many years in
advance of the anticipated completion date; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the proposed Justiceburg project reservoir be named Lake Alan Henry
in honor of the Mayor who with the Lubbock City Council demonstrated tireless
and visionary efforts toward resolving litigation that might have delayed com-!
pletion of the project for many years.
Resolved by the City Council this 24th day of
ATTEST:
Zanetth_Boyd, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
April , 1986.
B.C. McMINN, MAYOR
G. Van3iver, First Asst. City Attorney