RES 1994-35 - 0000303945
' RESOLUTION NO. 35 - 1994
RESOLUTION CHANGING THE NAME OF THE LITTLE LEAGUE
FIELDS TO RAY THOMPSON LITTLE LEAGUE FIELDS
WHEREAS, Ray Thompson loved baseball and voluntarily maintained the Little
League Baseball Complex for many years in the late 1960's and through the
1970's: and
WHEREAS, Mr. Thompson groomed, watered and prepared the fields for games and
practices; and
WHEREAS, the fields were recognized as being among the finest Little League
fields in the state under Mr. Thompson's care; and
WHEREAS, the Fridley Little League Association had officially named the fields
in honor of Ray Thompson when the Little League Association operated and
maintained the fields on their own in the 1970's; and
WHEREAS, extraordinary volunteers, such as Mr. Thompson, should be recognized
for their efforts; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley Parks S Recreation Commission has recommended to
the City Council that the Little League fields be renamed "Ray Thompson Little
' League Fields ".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley
officially name the City of Fridley Park at 5875 Jefferson Street N.E. as "Ray
Thompson Little League Fields ".
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 2ND DAY OF
MAY. 1994.
ATTEST:
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WILLIAM A. CHAMPA - CITY
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WILLIAM J. NEE - MAYOR