3073 RESOLUTION NO. 3,073
A RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM OF THE LATE DAVID D. TERRY; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, inasmuch as the late David D. Terry devoted a major por-
tion of his life to the effective development of the Arkansas River for
navigational and other purposes at congressional, state and local levels;
and
WHEREAS, as U.S. Representative from Arkansas ' Fifth Congressional
District, he pioneered in sponsoring appropriate legislation through the
Congress of the United States ; and
WHEREAS, this effort started when this vast project was but yet a
dream to even the most visionary; and
WHEREAS, he continued to devote his whole-hearted and full attention
to these matters while Director of the Water Resources and Soil Conserva-
tion Division of the Arkansas Resources and Development Commission; and
WHEREAS, his effective labors began to attract others of every poli-
tical persuasion and business leaders who came to know the importance and
potential of Arkansas River development; and
WHEREAS, the late David D. Terry, even as a private citizen, lent his
experienced leadership, vast knowledge and willingness to serve in any
capacity to assure successful culmination of this great project now
materializing before the eyes of the nation and especially to citizens
of Arkansas and Oklahoma;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY
OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. That the late David D. Terry be publicly memorialized.
SECTION 2. That a major structure being developed along the Arkansas
River be named for the late David D. Terry to assure permanent recognition
of his efforts to serve the people of his region and the nation.
SECTION 3 . This resolution shall be in full force and effect from
and after its adoption.
ADOPTED: October 21, 1963 AOf
ATTEST: `-77 ee..La-s(1 APPROVED. 1
City Clerk Asst. Mayor.