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RESOLUTION NO. K ql-cmo
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLACEMENT OF A LOCAL HISTORIC SITE
MARKER IN THE CIVIC CENTER PARK TO COMMEMORATE THE HISTORY OF
QUAKERTOWN.
WHEREAS, Quakertown was a thriving African-American community
located on the site of the Civic Center Park in the late 19th
century and until 1921; and
WHEREAS, the residents of Quakertown were relocated in 1923 to
create the site for the Civic Center Park; and
WHEREAS, the Denton Historic Landmark Commission recommends the
placement of a local historic site marker to commemorate the
history of Quakertown; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION I. That a historic site marker be placed in the Civic
Center Park to commemorate the history of Quakertown.
SECTION II. That the placement of the said site marker be done
in conjunction with Black History Month.
SECTION III. That this resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its passage and approv 1.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the `7' day of ,
1991.
BOB CASTLEBE:RRY, MAY
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY: W
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
DEBRA A. DRAYOVITCH, CITY ATTORNEY
BY: