Resolution No. 12-07 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
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A RESOLUTION NAMING THE COMMUNITY ROOM WITHIN THE TIGARD PUBLIC
LIBRARY TO HONOR GEORGE AND YVONNE BURGESS FOR THEIR SERVICE TO
THE CITY OF TIGARD AND AS THE TIRELESS LEADERS OF THE FRIENDS OF THE
TIGARD PUBLIC LIBRARY
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard through Resolution 99-37 established a policy for naming distinct
elements within City-owned buildings and park properties;and
WHEREAS, the Tigard Public Library Board has proposed that the City name the Community
Room of the Tigard Public Library the "George and Yvonne Burgess Community Room";and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the proposal has merit for many reasons,
including but not limited to the following:
• George and Yvonne Burgess have been supporters of the Tigard Public Library for more
than 30 years,and each of them individually headed the Friends of the Tigard Public Library
during that time.
• George Burgess served on the New Tigard Library Construction Committee, the City's
Budget Committee,Friends of the Tigard Public Library,and the Tigard Public Library
Foundation in one or more of these capacities from 1979 until his death in November 2011.
Yvonne Burgess served on the Tigard Public Library Board from 1973 through 1980 and
again from 1991 through 1995.
• George and Yvonne Burgess organized, facilitated,and led the collection,organization and
sale of thousands of books,audio and video materials with the total proceeds donated to
support the Tigard Public Library and its programs. Under George and Yvonne's
leadership,the Friends have donated more than$500,000 to the Library in the past 30 years.
• George and Yvonne Burgess inspired volunteers within the City of Tigard to support Library
programs and to participate in numerous community events sponsored by the Friends of the
Tigard Public Library.
• The Tigard Public Library,completed in 2004, features a community room where the
Friends'numerous used book sales have been held, raising thousands of dollars to benefit
the Library and its patrons.
• The most recent Friends of the Tigard Public Library sale took place in September 2011 with
George and Yvonne Burgess tirelessly working to lead the two-day event to record-setting
sales that will be contributed to support the Tigard Public Library.
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• Naming the Tigard Public Library Community Room to honor George and Yvonne Burgess
would provide a lasting tribute to their contributions to the success of the Tigard Public
Library,and serve as an inspiration to others who may emulate their commitment and
efforts in the future.
• The George and Yvonne Burgess Community Room would display a nameplate at the
entrance to the room.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposal to name the Tigard Public Library Community
Room as requested meets the criteria and objectives of Resolution No. 99-37;and
WHEREAS,the City Council wishes to acknowledge the numerous lasting contributions made to
the Tigard Public Library by George and Yvonne Burgess.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: The City Council hereby designates the Tigard Public Library Community Room as
the "George and Yvonne Burgess Community Room."
SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
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PASSED: This day of �! ,2012.
Mayor-City of Tigard
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City Recorder—City of Tigard
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