CITY of ALBUQUERQUE
TWENTY FIFTH COUNCIL
COUNCIL BILL NO. R-23-185 ENACTMENT NO. ________________________
SPONSORED BY: Klarissa Peña
RESOLUTION
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Commissioning Commemorative Service Plaques And Dedicating Space In City Hall For Honoring City Of Albuquerque City Councilors (Peña)
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COMMISSIONING COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE PLAQUES AND DEDICATING SPACE IN CITY HALL FOR HONORING CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE CITY COUNCILORS.
WHEREAS, the City of Albuquerque has a rich history of dedicated service by its City Councilors, who have played a crucial role in shaping the City's development and progress; and
WHEREAS, in 1974, the City of Albuquerque adopted a form of government that established a City Council as its legislative body; and
WHEREAS, this change in government marked a significant milestone in Albuquerque's history, shifting the City's governance from a commission-manager form to a council-manager form; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of the City Council provided Albuquerque residents with a more direct voice in their City's government, allowing them to elect their representatives and hold them accountable for their decisions; and
WHEREAS, since 1974, twenty-five elections have resulted in the selection of twenty-five Council Sessions; and
WHEREAS. it is important to recognize and honor the commitment and contributions of past and present City Councilors who have tirelessly served the residents of Albuquerque; and
WHEREAS, commemorating the service of City Councilors with plaques and dedicating space in City Hall will serve as a lasting tribute to their work and inspire future generations of public servants; and
WHEREAS, such commemorative services and plaques will help preserve the history of Albuquerque's governance and allow residents to connect with the City's past leadership; and
WHEREAS, dedicating space in City Hall for this purpose will provide a prominent and accessible location for residents and visitors to learn about the City's civic heritage.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL, THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE:
SECTION 1. The Director of Council Services shall secure funding for the creation and installation of commemorative plaques for each Council Session in honor of City Councilors who have served the City of Albuquerque.
SECTION 2. The General Services Department shall work in coordination with the Director of Council Services to identify and allocate a suitable and accessible space within City Hall for the display of these plaques.
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