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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10131RESOLUTION NO. 10131 A RESOLUTION RENAMING MINNEQUA PARK BALL FIELD JOE SANTOS FIELD WHEREAS, Joe Santos led the way for the betterment of youth softball in the City of Pueblo and the Bessemer community; and WHEREAS, Joe Santos was one of Pueblo's original "Goodwill Ambassadors" for the sport of Fast -pitch Softball; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes that the memory of this respected member of the Bessemer neighborhood be preserved in this community for years to come. Now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, THAT: SECTION 1 The ball field located at 715 Central Avenue, Pueblo Colorado, now referred to as " MINNEQUA PARK BALL FIELD" be renamed "JOE SANTOS FIELD ". .qFr.TInN 9 This resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage and approval. INTRODUCED Mav 24. 2004 BY Rav Aauilera U Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION A 1100. :#/or3/ AGENDA ITEM # DATE: May 24, 2004 DEPARTMENT: PARKS & RECREATION — RICH ZAJAC, DIRECTOR MICHAEL SEXTON, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER /RECREATION TITLE A RESOLUTION RENAMING MINNEQUA PARK BALL FIELD JOE SANTOS FIELD ISSUE Should the City Council approve a resolution renaming Minnequa Park Ball Field to Joe Santos Field? RECOMMENDATION Approval of the Resolution BACKGROUND Minnequa Park Ball Field, which is located in the northeast corner of Minnequa Park, has been the home of not only Pueblo's greatest fast -pitch softball players, but some of the finest players in the country for over 20 years. Minnequa Park Ball Field hosts numerous fast - pitch, slow - pitch, youth baseball leagues and tournaments every summer. Joe Santos was one of the pioneers of youth softball in Pueblo. Joe spent his summers working with children of all ages to teach them to learn and appreciate the game of softball. During his lifetime, Joe was inducted into the Amateur Softball Association Hall -of- Honor; he coached the Pueblo Bandits men's fast - pitch softball team to eight world tournaments; he coached the Pueblo Bandits to three top four finishes in the North American Fast -Pitch Association World Series. Joe was employed at the Colorado Mental Health Institute in Pueblo as a pysch tech for over 40 years, the City of Pueblo Parks and Recreation Department as Minnequa Park Ball Field's coordinator, the Pueblo Parks and Recreation Department's Men's Basketball program coordinator for the past 25 years, and men's fast -pitch director for 20 years. During his travels as the coach for the Pueblo Bandit's men's fast -pitch softball team, Joe would take it upon himself to be Pueblo's "Goodwill Ambassador" and spent much of his time promoting our fine community. Mr. Santos passed away on May 17, 2003. His family and the Pueblo Bandits men's fast -pitch softball team are paying for the purchase and installation of a new scoreboard for the facility and have requested that the field be named in his honor. The Santos family and members of the Pueblo Bandits have also volunteered to help maintain this field in order that this highly visible recreation facility can continue to be a source of pride for the Bessemer neighborhood and the City of Pueblo. FINANCIAL IMPACT No financial impact.