R-10-54 aimmi
RESOLUTION NO. R -10 -54
A RESOLUTION NAMING AND DEDICATING UNIVERSITY PARK
WHEREAS, the City of Fairfax and George Mason University share a common
boundary and are co- located as part of the greater Fairfax community; and
WHEREAS, George Mason University and the City of Fairfax have witnessed
dynamic growth in both their physical development and reputation; and
WHEREAS, the fact that, as neighbors and partners in the community, George Mason
University and the City of Fairfax enable each to enrich the other culturally, socially and
economically; and
WHEREAS, as a demonstration of the spirit of cooperation that exists between the
City of Fairfax and George Mason University, a small tract of land bordering both the city and
the university has been transformed into an intimate neighborhood park that will be the site of
many enjoyable community activities for both city residents and George Mason University
student, faculty and staff for decades to come; and
WHEREAS, George Mason University provided resources for the design and
construction of the park resplendent with winding paths for pedestrians and bikers, benches
and beautiful landscaping wrapped into an outstanding design, and the City of Fairfax
provided the land and drainage infrastructure on which the park was built.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Fairfax, VA, hereby designates and dedicates the new city park at the southern end of
University Drive as UNIVERSITY PARK, in recognition of, and in testimony to, the
friendship and shared heritage that exists between George Mason University and the City of
Fairfax with the hope that this park will be a reminder to both communities of that unique and
mutually beneficial relationship.
Adopted this 9 day of November, 2010.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The vote on the motion to approve was recorded as follows:
VOTE:
Councilwoman Cross Aye
Councilman Drummond Aye
Councilman Greenfield Aye
Councilman Meyer Aye
Councilwoman Schmidt Aye
Councilman Stombres Aye