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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 i 1