HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 7492 (Jerry R. Russom Park Designation)RESOLUTION NO. 74g2
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAN
RAFAEL DESIGNATING JERRY R. RUSSOM PARK
WHEREAS, Jerry R. Russom was an effective community leader
while serving in numerous capacities of public service; and
WHEREAS, Jerry R. Russom served in these capacities with intel-
ligence, fairness, a delightful sense of humor and a vision for the
betterment of the community; and
WHEREAS, Jerry displayed strong leadership during times of
difficult decisions while serving on the Dixie School District Board
of Trustees and the San Rafael Redevelopment Agency Citizens Advisory
Committee; and
WHEREAS, Jerry R. Russom served on the San Rafael City Council
from November 15, 1983 to February 2, 1987; and
WHEREAS, Jerry R. Russom demonstrated his effectiveness by
being instrumental in securing the Mont Marin Open Space consisting of
approximately 200 acres of land; and
WHEREAS, Jerry R. Russom was very active in community affairs,
participating as a board member of the San Rafael Public Education
Foundation and an active participant in the campaign to have the City
purchase the Dollar Mansion, now known as Falkirk; and
WHEREAS, this Council is grieved at the loss of a colleague and
dear friend; and
WHEREAS, this Council desires to permanently recognize Jerry R.
Russom for his outstanding community service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the San Rafael City Council
hereby designates those lands known as the Mont Marin Open Space to be
further and forever known as the Jerry R. Russom Park.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby
certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced
and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of said City on
Tuesday, the 17th day of February 1987, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:Breiner, Frugoli, Nave & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:None
JEANNt/ PI,,__LEONCINI City Clerk