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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12933 RESOLUTION NO. 12933 A RESOLUTION NAMING THE EAST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY THE PATRICK ARNOLD LUCERO LIBRARY WHEREAS, Patrick Arnold Lucero (August 13, 1948, to March 14, 1968) lived a noteworthy life; and WHEREAS, he was born and raised in the East Side neighborhood of Pueblo and graduated from East High School in 1966; and WHEREAS, he later served in the United States military, including in the war in Vietnam where he was killed in action while serving as point man on patrol in 1968; and WHEREAS, he represented the qualities of service, nation, and community, which are central to so much of what is vital about the East Side neighborhood; and WHEREAS, his life impacted many people in many ways. One outcome came to fruition on September 11, 2010, when a newly built library in Ba Long, Vietnam, was dedicated to serve the people of that community in his name; and WHEREAS, the naming of the library in Vietnam was accomplished thanks to many individuals and groups, principally PeaceTrees Vietnam, which is a Seattle-based humanitarian organization working in Vietnam to assist those whose lives and livelihoods are threatened by the remnants of war such as demining and mine risk education, survivor assistance, and community building projects, including kindergartens and libraries; and WHEREAS, Patrick Arnold Lucero’s life is symbolic of values emblematic of Pueblo, including our community’s connection to veterans, an emphasis on education, particularly involving international relations, compassion and forgiveness, and a hero who gave his life for his country; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The Pueblo City Council recognizes the impact of Patrick Arnold Lucero’s life on the East Side community and the ultimate sacrifice he made in serving his country. SECTION 2 The Pueblo City Council hereby recommends the name of the East Side neighborhood library as the Patrick Arnold Lucero Library. SECTION 3. The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Resolution to effectuate the policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective upon passage and approval. INTRODUCED: _ April 14, 2014 BY: Steve Nawrocki COUNCILPERSON City Clerk’s Office Item # Q-1 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA ITEM COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 14, 2014 TO: President Sandra K. Daff and Members of City Council VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk FROM: Sam Azad, City Manager SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION NAMING THE EAST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY THE PATRICK ARNOLD LUCERO LIBRARY SUMMARY: This Resolution recommends to the Pueblo City-County Library District Board of Trustees the name of the East Side neighborhood library as the Patrick Arnold Lucero Library. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: During a City Manager report in January 2014, the City Council suggested collaborating with the Pueblo City-County Library District on the naming recommendation. BACKGROUND: A committee of local citizens made up of Charlotte Macaluso, Jeff Chostner, Ron Serna, and Father Anthony Wojinski was tasked to study submitted names and suggest a name to the Pueblo City Council using the following criteria:  An individual, living or deceased, who resides or resided in the neighborhood who has made significant contribution and/or demonstrated outstanding commitment to this neighborhood, the city, the state, and/or the nation  Suggested names should be consistent with the values and character of the city and the neighborhood  Names that are similar to existing parks, facilities, and/or building systems (or other systems in neighborhood areas) should not be considered in order to minimize confusion. The community was asked to submit names via the City of Pueblo’s website beginning in early February until the end of that month. It was publicized via a press release and an article in the local newspaper. Thirty-seven nominations were submitted, and of the 37 nominations, 27 were for a single man, Patrick Arnold Lucero. No other individual received more than one nomination. The committee unanimously recommends the East Side neighborhood library be named for Patrick Arnold Lucero. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: There are no financial implications to this Resolution. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: None. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: The community was asked to submit names via the City of Pueblo’s website beginning in early February until the end of that month. It was publicized via a press release and an article in the local newspaper. Furthermore, a committee of local citizens made up of Charlotte Macaluso, Jeff Chostner, Ron Serna, and Father Anthony Wojinski was tasked to study submitted names and recommend a name to the Pueblo City Council. ALTERNATIVES: Council could choose not to support this Resolution and seek an alternative name for the library. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of this Resolution. PROPOSED MOTION: This Resolution will be placed on the April 14, 2014, Agenda. Attachments: A letter from the citizen committee dated March 10, 2014, recommending the East Side neighborhood library be named for Patrick Arnold Lucero.