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File #: TMP-0649    Version: 1
Type: Appointment Status: Passed
File created: 5/6/2014 In control: City Council
On agenda: 5/20/2014 Final action: 5/20/2014
Title: Consider appointment of Roy Morales as a Board Member Emeritus of the Parks and Recreation Board, presentation of a proclamation recognizing his service, and take appropriate action.
Sponsors: Jeff Harting
Attachments: 1. Ordinance No 2668, 2. Proclamation
Title
Consider appointment of Roy Morales as a Board Member Emeritus of the Parks and Recreation Board, presentation of a proclamation recognizing his service, and take appropriate action.

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BACKGROUND:
The Parks and Recreation Board voted unanimously at its March 20, 2014 meeting to recommend to the City Council that Roy Morales be appointed as a Board Member Emeritus under the guidelines of Ordinance No. 2668.

DISCUSSION:
To achieve the status as a Board Member Emeritus, a person
- must be a resident of Farmers Branch;
- shall have served at least 15 years of dedicated and distinguished service to the Farmers
Branch Boards and Commissions;
- may be recommended for appointment by a Farmers Branch Board or Commission;
- must be appointed as a Board Member Emeritus by action of the City Council.

Roy Morales was appointed in July of 1990 as a member of the Parks and Recreation Board. He served with distinction until his retirement from the Parks and Recreation Board in December of 2013 for a total of almost 24 years of service. Roy was an active member of the Parks and Recreation Board.

Before his membership on the Board, Roy was heavily involved for years in coaching, organizing, and advocating for youth sports. Roy was instrumental in guiding the growth of the services and facilities provided by the Parks and Recreation Department. Roy saw the Department grow into an organization able to construct and maintain needed facilities and to plan and promote comprehensive programs for Farmers Branch residents of all ages and needs.

RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends appointing Roy Morales as a Parks and Recreation Board Member Emeritus.

ACTIONS:
1) Motion to appoint Roy Morales as a Parks and Recreation Board Member Emeritus.
2) Motion to deny appointment of Roy Morales as a Parks and Recreation Board Member Emeritus.
3) Motion to modify to meet the needs of the Council.
4) Motion to table the issue for further ...

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