HomeMy WebLinkAbout12341RESOLUTION NO. 12,341
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AMERICAN TRAILS, ONE
OF THE NATIONS FOREMOST TRAILS ORGANIZATIONS,
TO SELECT LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS AS THE HOST CITY
FOR ITS 2008 NATIONAL TRAILS SYMPOSIUM.
WHEREAS, the Little Rock Parks and Recreation Commission recognizes the
importance of developing an interconnected network of trails in Central Arkansas to
improve health and wellness, conservation, and economic development;
WHEREAS, the Cities of Little Rock and North Little Rock, and Pulaski County
have been recognized for their diligence in creating a nationally - recognized trail system;
WHEREAS, the City of Little Rock, represented by the Little Rock Convention and
Visitor's Bureau and other state, county, and local representatives, has been chosen as one of
two finalists to host the 2008 National Trails Symposium;
WHEREAS, the successful selection will result in improved trail awareness,
increased tourism, and national recognition of the Arkansas River Trail and Central Arkansas
trails system;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS.
The Mayor and City Clerk, are hereby authorized to issue a proclamation supporting
the 2008 National Trails Symposium Bid and inviting American Trails to select the City of
Little Rock for the 2008 National Trails Symposium.
ADOPTED: September 5, 2006
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Yancy W od, City Clerk Jim iley, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
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Thomas M. Carpenter, Ci ttorney