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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12057RESOLUTION NO. 12057 A RESOLUTION RENAMING WILDHORSE CREEK PARK TO PETE JIMENEZ PARK th WHEREAS, Pete Jimenez began serving his country in the 29 Infantry Division as part of Normandy invasion on June 6, 1944, and fought through the surrender of Germany in 1945; and WHEREAS, Pete Jimenez demonstrated his dedication to protecting the freedoms of others through his strong military leadership and selfless efforts, receiving the Bronze Medal for courage and the Purple Heart for wounds received in battle on five different occasions; and WHEREAS, Pete Jimenez was the recipient of the French Croix de Guerre – WAR CROSS (the French government’s Medal of Honor) and was also knighted by the French for extraordinary heroism with the National Order of the Legion of Honor, the French equivalency of the U.S. Congressional Medal of Honor; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes that Pete Jimenez’s memory shall serve as a positive example to our community’s youth by his example of leadership, sacrifice, and service to our great country. Now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1 The City Park located at 1100 – 1800 Graham Avenue, Pueblo Colorado, is hereby renamed “PETE JIMENEZ PARK”. SECTION 2 This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage and approval. INTRODUCED: January 10, 2011 BY: Steve Nawrocki Background Paper for Proposed R ESOLUTION DATE: AGENDA ITEM # M-7 January 10, 2011 DEPARTMENT: PARKS & RECREATION CREIGHTON WRIGHT, DIRECTOR TITLE A RESOLUTION RENAMING WILDHORSE CREEK PARK TO PETE JIMENEZ PARK ISSUE Should the City Council approve a resolution renaming Wildhorse Creek Park to Pete Jimenez Park? RECOMMENDATION Approval of the Resolution BACKGROUND Wildhorse Creek Park is located between 1100–1800 Graham Avenue on Pueblo’s Westside. The Park is approximately 18.2 acres and includes three lighted basketball courts, playground, restrooms, open turf area, and picnic shelter. th Pete Jimenez served our country in the 29 Infantry Division as part of the Normandy invasion on June 6, 1944, and fought through the surrender of Germany in 1945. Pete Jimenez was vested as a knight, in the Order of the Legion of Honor, for “Extraordinary Heroism and Valor” in battle, by the French government, and was awarded the French Croix de Guerre (the French Medal of Honor) for heroism, gallantry and bravery. Staff Sgt Jimenez was awarded the Purple Heart five times; Good Conduct Medal, European, African, Middle Eastern Campaign Medal; one Bronze Arrowhead; four Bronze Campaign Stars for combat in Normandy; Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe (Germany) Campaigns; the WWII Victory Medal; and was recommended for the U.S. Medal of Honor by the Colorado House of Representatives in 2004. The dedication of the park as Pete Jimenez Park is scheduled for February 6, 2011, Mr. Jimenez’s Birthday. Council President Larry Atencio supports and recommends this resolution. FINANCIAL IMPACT Replacement of signs - $357; Ceremonial Items - $100; absorbed in the Park Department.