RES 1977-39 - 0000710764•
RESOLUTION NO. 39 -1977
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING RENAMING BANFILL'S ISLAND TO
BRECK'S ISLAND
WHEREAS, the Bell Museum of Natural History is proposing to honor
Dr. Walter Breckenridge for his outstanding service to the field of
wildlife education; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Breckenridge has done extensive research and filming
of birds and animals in their natural habitat; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Breckenridge's movie, "Treasure Island," was filmed
on Banfill's Island; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Breckenridge has been a leader in the ecology movement
nationwide; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Breckenridge has been a long time resident of the area;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Breckenridge has brought honor and prestige to our area
through his many accomplishments,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of
Fridley to endorse the proposal that Banfill's Island be renamed "Breck's
Island" in honor of Dr. Walter Breckenridge's many contributions to this
area.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL THIS 11TH DAY OF APRIL,
1977.
MAYOR - WILLIAM J. NEE
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK - MARVIN C. B ELL
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