1978 RESOLUTION NO. 19 .&.
A RTSOLUTTION COMMENDING BERNIE BABCOCK FOR HER MERITORIOUS
SERVICE AS FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF THE MUSEUM OF NATURAL
HISTORY AND ANTIQUITIES.
Z{IH1EREAS,
Bernie Babcock founded the Museum of Natural History and Antiquities
25 years ago, and
WHEREAS,
She surpassed many obstacles and overcari countless setbacks in
developing this Museum for the City of Little Rock, and
t•LTR.EAS,.
Through her untiring efforts the old Tower Building in MacArthur Park ,
which was the birthplace of General Douglas MacArthur,was restored and
renovated for use as a museum, and
WHEREAS,
Bernie Babcock has retired from the position of Director of the Museum
of Natural History and Antiquities on this 31st day of August, 1953,
NOW TEEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. That Bernie Babcock be publicly commended for her generous
contribution of her time and talents to the culture of our city and state
while founding and directing the Museum of Natural History and Antiquities.
ADOPTED: Auus t 31, 1953
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Clerk ;_ ror