HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 85-14 CITY OF THE COLONY
RESOLUTION NO. ~{-I~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF THE COLONY, TEXAS ADOPTING THE MASTER
PLAN FOR THE TEXAS SESQUICENTENNIAL
CELEBRATION.
WHEREAS, the City Council has recognized the Steering Committee
by formal resolution, and;
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and agrees with, the
tenative schedule of events, as presented by that Steering Committee,
NOW, BE IT THEREFORE, resolved that the Master Plan as
presented by the official Steering Committee for the Texas Sesquicentennial
Celebration, be adopted by the City Council of The City of The Colony,
Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the~-day of September, 1985.
ATTEST:
Patti Jones, C~y Secretary
[SEAL]
Date: September 16, 1985
To: Mayor Larry Sample, Members of the City Council
From: Texas Sesquicentennial Steering Committee
The following is a tenative schedule of activities for the year 1986
in which this committee wishes to combine the celebration of Texas'
Sesquicentennial and The Colony 10th Anniversary.
JANUARY
We hope to kick off our celebration with a Special Birthday party
for Texas' 150th year in conjunction with The Colony's 9th year.
There will be a giant birthday cake, the bottom layer being for
Texas and the second layer being for The Colony.
FEBRUARY
This is the month for Beard Growing and Bread Baking. Both
contests to get the citizens involved in the celebration.
MARCH
~[his is Texas' Independence month and we would like to see a
stage production of some sort open to the public.
APRIL
A giant city clean up campaign is planned to get the City ready
for the summer activities. Possible rewards for citizens willing
to clean up.
MAY
This month will be spent mostly in preparation for June and July,
two months with heavy activity planned. If the Aquatic Park opens
as planned, we may center some type of activity around the opening.
JUNE
We have a week long celebration planned involving all the merchants
and businesses in The Colony, climaxing with a giant week-end at
Stewarts Creek Park. Including a parade, bon fire, Fish Off,
Chili Cook-off, and Donkey Baseball.
JULY
Of course we will have the traditional July 4th Parade, but we would
also like to carry the celebration out all day. Perhaps a Country
Fair ending with the Fireworks display.
AUGUST
Box Supper and Ho Down at Stewarts Creek Park
SEPTEMBER
Another month to prepare for other activities, we hope to incorporate
the opening of The Colony High School with a ceremony of some type.
OCTOBER
Hopefully we can combine the Haunted House with the Sesquicentennial.
NOVEMBER
We will have the traditional Turkey Trot and the Rotary Club may
sponsor a Turkey Shoot.
DECEMBER
A giant Christmas Parade, possible Caroling parties all over the City
and of course the Tree Lighting.
JANUARY - 1987
The Grand Finale! The 10th Birthday of the City of The Colony.
The top layer of the giant cake will be put in place, and a gift will
be given to the City. The gift will be purchased with proceeds of
the year long activities. The committee's goal is a covered pavilion
to be built at Stewarts Creek Park to be used by the entire city
for many varied functions.
We will be contacting all the businesses, schools, and other organiza-
tions in our city to solicit suppo'rt in this e~,f:ort. We ask the Council's
approval of this plan and their support of all endeavors of the citizens
of The Colony in carrying out this celebration.
Respectfully submitted,
Sesquicentennial Steering Committee
Harvey Bradley Sylvia Brantley
Barbara Baker Tom Arrambide
Para Firebaugh Patti Jones
Lavelle Garner