RESOLUTION NO. 951349

Honoring Charles B. Wheeler for his many contributions to the City of Kansas City and applauding the naming of the amphitheatre in Frank Theis Park the Charles B. Wheeler Amphitheatre in his honor.

WHEREAS, the people of Kansas City enjoyed the dedicated public service of Charles B. Wheeler as Mayor from 1971 through 1979, and continue to be blessed with his efforts on behalf of the City in his many endeavors; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners has had the excellent judgment to honor Charles B. Wheeler by naming the amphitheatre in the Frank Theis Park the Charles B. Wheeler Amphitheatre; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council echo the expression of appreciation by the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners of Mayor Wheeler's tremendous contributions to the citizens of Kansas City, both in his public and private endeavors; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

That the Mayor and Council applaud the designation of the Frank Theis Park amphitheatre as the Charles B. Wheeler Amphitheatre and honor him for all he has done and continues to do on behalf of this great city; and.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Council in testimony hereof and copies furnished to Charles B. Wheeler and his family in token of the great pride and pleasure he has afforded the Mayor and Council of Kansas City.

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