2003-349Resolution 2003 - 349
A Resolution Naming the Education Building at Rotary Gardens the Parker Education Center
and naming the former Visitor Center at Rotary Gardens as the Rath Center.
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville has leased approximately 20 acres of Blackhawk Park to Rotary
Gardens, Inc. for the creation of a botanical garden for the enjoyment of Janesville's citizens; and
WHEREAS, Rotary Gardens, Inc. has raised $2,550,000 in contributions from Janesville's citizens,
corporations, and foundations to support the construction of an education center and to renovate the
former visitor center; and
WHEREAS, the Janesville Foundation has been a long term supporter throughout the creation of
Rotary Gardens and made a substantial contribution in support of the construction of the education
center; and
WHEREAS, the Rath Foundation has been a long term supporter throughout the creation of Rotary
Gardens and made a substantial contribution in support of the renovation of an old barn into the visitor
center which has been converted into offices for Rotary Gardens, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Janesville wish to publicly thank both the Janesville Foundation
and the Rath Foundation for their support of worthy community projects and their commitment to the
creation of Rotary Gardens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Janesville that:
1) The newly constructed education building at Rotary Gardens be named the "Parker
Education Center; and
2) The newly renovated visitor center at Rotary Gardens be named the "Rath Center."
ADOPTED: February 24, 2003
APPROVED:
Steven E. Sheiffer, City Manfiger
ATTEST:
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MOTION BY: Steeber
SECOND BY: Murphy
COUNCILMEMBER AYE NAY PASS ABSENT
STEEBER X
MURPHY X
DAMRON X
WILLIAMS X
DEGARMO X
BRIEN X
O'LEARY X
Proposed by: City Manager
Prepared by: Economic Development Director