HomeMy WebLinkAbout8456RESOLUTION NO. 8456
A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE NAME OF THE
FRED E. WEISBROD INTERNATIONAL B -24 MEMORIAL MUSEUM
TO PUEBLO WEISBROD AIRCRAFT MUSEUM
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WHEREAS, it has been requested that the Fred E. Weisbrod International B -24
Memorial Museum be changed to the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum to more accurately
represent the Museum's activities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1:
The Fred E. Weisbrod International B -24 Memorial Museum shall be known as the
Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum..
INTRODUCED July 13 , 1998
BY: _ Robert Schilling
Councilperson
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CITY COUNCIL BACKGROUND PAPER
ISSUE: Should the City Council rename the Fred E. Weisbrod /International B -24
Museum to the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum?
BACKGROUND: The Pueblo Historic Aircraft Society (PHAS), the "Volunteer Operator" of
the Fred E. Weisbrod International B -24 Museum has requested that the City Council rename the
Museum to the shorter name for several reasons. They include:
1. The name is too lengthy.
2. There is no B -24 at the museum.
3. The new name more represents their mission.
Originally established in 1972, the museum was named after Mr. Fred E. Weisbrod for his
leadership in collecting, restoring and preserving World War II vintage military aircraft. In
1989, the museum was renamed the Fred E. Weisbrod/International B -24 Memorial Museum.
The PHAS is a group of volunteers that operate the museum without City funds with the
exception of the utilities and the free use of the building. PHAS is governed by their own
membership and Board of Directors as well as the City Council appointed Museum Board.
FINANCIAL: None, any expense borne by the change (i.e. letterhead, etc.) will be borne by
PHAS.
FRED E. WEISBROD / B -24 INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM
MANAGED BY PUEBLO HISTORICAL AIRCRAFT SOCIETY
31001 MAGNUSON AVENUE
PUEBLO, COLORADO 81001
719- 948 -9219
July 1, 1998
Mr. Don Saling, Assistant City Manager
Pueblo City Hall
Pueblo Colorado 81004
Dear Mr. Saling,
This is a request for a change in the name of the Aircraft Museum from that listed above to:
"PUEBLO WEISBROD AIRCRAFT MUSEUM ". Official correspondence such as letterheads
could include the sub - heading of " B -24 International Memorial Museum ".
This change, which it is felt will be a more efficient identification of the facility, was approved by
the PHAS executive staff and membership, as well as the Museum Oversight Committee.
Kindly advise when this is officially approved. Thank you.
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President
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