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RESOLUTION NO. 88-232
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO NAMING THE TRACK AND FOOTBALL
FIELD AT DELMANN HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER THE I'LUDIE TAYLOR TRACK AND FOOTBALL
FIELD."
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals.
(a) The Delmann Heights Community has requested the City to name the
track and field at Delmann Heights Community Center the IILudie Taylor Track
and Football field."
(b) The late Ludie Taylor was an employee of the San Bernardino City
Parks and Recreation Department from 1958 until 1973. Prior to and after
his employment, Mr. Taylor volunteered numerous hours working with the childre ,
youth, and adults in the total San Bernardino Community, and particularly to
those residents of the West San Bernardino neighborhoods. He was the first
Community Center Manager for the Delmann Heights Community Center, and as
such pioneered a number of programs in that community. Following his promotio
to Recreation Supervisor, Ludie was still able to oversee and plan many
organized leagues that provided wholesome recreational opportunities for the
youth of the community.
A former professional basketball player, Mr. Taylor coached numerous
teams that provided some of the areas top athletes; he served as a referee,
umpire, and volunteered in several sports working with both males and females.
He often reached into his own pocket to pay expenses for teams or individuals.
In addition to the above, Ludie was a member of American Legion Post 710
and an officer in Elks Lodge 896, where he helped organize the youth Antlers
Guard, and other youth programs.
A long time resident of the Delmann Heights area, Mr. Taylor could often
be found at the Delmann Heights Community Center or athletic fields observing
and counseling. He is a legendary figure within this community and there is
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a swell of support in dOing something to appropriately honor his memory.
(c) The City desires to name the track and football field at Delmann
Heights Community Center the "Ludie Taylor Track and Football Field" in
recognition of Ludie Taylor's dedication and devotion to the youth of the
Delmann Heights Community.
SECTION 2. Implementation. The track and football field at Delmann
Heights Community Center is named the "Ludie Taylor Track and Football Field",
and a sign indicating such shall be prominently displayed at said center.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the
Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a
regular
meeting thereof, held on the
day of July
, 1988, by the
5th
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley,
Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller
NAYS:
ABSENT:
None
None
The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this 4"tA- day of
July
, 1988.
Approved as to form
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