Res 31-12RESOLUTION NO. 31 -12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ELIZABETH "LIBBY" WESLEY BY NAMING THE 51x
AVENUE PLAZA IN DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, "THE ELIZABETH "LIBBY" JACKSON
WESLEY PLAZA," PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach desires to recognize and honor Elizabeth
Wesley, fondly known as "Libby," for her longtime, outstanding and exemplary dedication to the City of Delray
Beach; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Wesley was born in Defuniak Springs, Florida and has made Delray Beach her home
since 1958;
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Wesley, co- founded the Roots Cultural Festival, a celebration of black heritage,
thirty -four years ago; she cultivated the organization from a one -day event to an attraction that provides year -round
programs, which include cultural, educational and athletic programs, and;
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Wesley is highly respected as a retired educator with the Palm Beach County School
District, where her advocacy for children is widely recognized and respected for her contributions in the field of
early childhood development and childcare services; and is often asked to give her expert advice and information to
legislators, businesses, and parents' organization; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Wesley is a devoted community activist, volunteering and serving on multiple
committees, and task forces; and has been the recipient of numerous awards for her life -long contributions in the
areas of volunteerism and leadership. Some of her prestigious awards include, Old School Square Life
Achievement, Delray Beach Rotary Service Above Self, Sojourner Truth, Living History, Jefferson awards and the
prestigious African - American Achiever's award from JM Family Enterprises and the very coveted Publisher's
Award from the Sun - Sentinel.
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to name the 5th Avenue Plaza in honor of Elizabeth Wesley by
so dedicating it as "The Elizabeth "Libby" Jackson Wesley Plaza ".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City Delray Beach recognizes Elizabeth Wesley for her leadership,
dedication, innovation, service and loyalty to the City and the Community for over forty (40) years.
Section 2. The City Commission shall honor Elizabeth Wesley by naming the 5th Avenue Plaza in
Delray Beach, Florida, "The Elizabeth "Libby" Jackson Wesley Plaza ".
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the day of
, 2012.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
RES. NO. 31 -12
Coversheet
MEMORANDUM
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TO: Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Lula Butler, Director, Community Improvement
THROUGH: David Harden, City Manager
DATE: July 11, 2012
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM 9.A. -REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 17, 2012
RESOLUTION NO. 31-12
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ITEM BEFORE COMMISSION
This item is before Commission to approve renaming 5th Avenue Plaza as The Elizabeth "Libby"
Jackson Wesley Plaza.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution No. 31 -12.
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RESOLUTION NO. 31-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ELIZABETH "LIBBY" WESLEY BY
NAMING THE 5TH AVENUE PLAZA IN DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, "THE
ELIZABETH "LIBBY" JACKSON WESLEY PLAZA," PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach desires to recognize and
honor Elizabeth Wesley, fondly known. as "Libby," for her longtime, outstanding and exemplary
dedication to the City of Delray Beach; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Wesley was born in Defuniak Springs, Florida and has made Delray
Beach her home since 1958;
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Wesley, co- founded the Roots Cultural Festival, a celebration of
black heritage, thirty -four years ago; she cultivated the organization from a one -day event to an
attraction that provides year -round programs, which include cultural, educational and athletic
programs, and;
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Wesley is highly respected as a retired educator with the Palm
Beach County School District, where her advocacy for children is widely recognized and
respected for her contributions in the field of early childhood development and childcare services;
and is often asked to give her expert advice and information to legislators, businesses, and
parents' organization; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Wesley is a devoted community activist, volunteering and serving on
multiple committees, and task forces; and has been the recipient of numerous awards for her life-
long contributions in the areas of volunteerism and leadership. Some of her prestigious awards
include, Old School Square Life Achievement, Delray Beach Rotary Service Above Self, Sojourner
Truth, Living History, Jefferson awards and the prestigious African - American Achiever's award
from JM Family Enterprises and the very coveted Publisher's Award from the Sun - Sentinel.
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to name the 5th Avenue Plaza in honor of
Elizabeth Wesley by so dedicating it as "The Elizabeth "Libby" Jackson Wesley Plaza ".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City Delray Beach recognizes Elizabeth Wesley for
her leadership, dedication, innovation, service and loyalty to the City and the Community for over
forty (40) years.
Section 2. The City Commission shall honor Elizabeth Wesley by naming the 5th Avenue
Plaza in Delray Beach, Florida, "The Elizabeth "Libby" Jackson Wesley Plaza ".
Section 3. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the
)2012.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
MAYOR
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