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CiTOoF SAN BERNARDI to - REQUEO FOR COUNCIL AC10N
From: Annie F. Ramos, Director
REC~~MiiS~JDN NAMING THE TRACK AND FOOTBALL
. ~~itL~.~T DELMANN HEIGHTS IN HONOR OF
Parks, Recreation & COl1ll1unity Service. JIll 23 1fIl~ ""LOR
June 23, 1988
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Dept:
Date:
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
None.
Recommended motion:
Adopt the Resolution.
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Signatu re
Supporting data attached:
Staff report,
Phone:
petition and letterWard:
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Con~tpenon: John A. Kramer
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount:
None
Source:
Finance:
Council Notes:
75.0262
Agenda Item No ~~ .
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CiTCoF SAN BERNARDI to - REQUE!O FOR COUNCIL ACTON
RESOLUTION NAMING THE TRACK AND FOOTBALL
FIELD AT DELMANN HEIGHTS IN HONOR OF STAFF REPORT
LUDIE TAYLOR
At its Regular Meeting of June 16, 1988 the Park and Recreation Commission
conducted a Public Hearing to name the track and football field at Delmann
Heights Community Center in honor of Ludie Taylor at the request of
representatives of the Delmann Heights community. The ,representatives
presented a letter (attached) outlining LudieTaylor'saccomplishments and
contributions to the community. Also presented was a petition with over
200 signatures supporting the naming (on file).
The Commission voted unanimously to recommend to the Mayor and Common Council
the naming of the track and football field at Delmann Heights Community Center
in honor of Ludie Taylor.
The department is familiar with Mr. Taylor's background and accomplishments
and wholly endorses the naming.
June 23, 1988
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Chrinnan and Msti>ers
San Bemardino Parks, Recreatioo and
Cnmn1llity Services Department
City of San Bemardino
The late Ludie Taylor was an eup10yee of the San Bemardino City Patks and
Recreatioo Department fran 1958 until 1973. Prior to and after his eq>loyment,
Mr. Taylor volunteered tI\JIleI'OUS hours ~ with the children, youth, and
adults in the total San Bemardino ('nmnuty, and particularly to those residents
of the West San Bemardino neighborhoods. He was the first Cnmn1llity Center
Manager for the De1mann Heights Cnmn1llity Center, and as such pioneered a I1UIber
of programs in that cnm-1Ility. }o'oll~ his pralDticn to Recreatioo Supervisor,
Ludie was still able to oversee and planmmy organized leagues that provided
WIo1esane recreational opportunities for the youth of the Coomlnity.
A fonner professional basketball player, Mr. Taylor coached rn.mJeI'OUS teams
that provided sane of the areas top athletes; he served as a referee, uq>ire, and
volunteered in several sports worlting with both UBles and fE!IIB1es. He often
reached into his own pocket to pay expenses for teams or individuals.
In addition to the above, Ludie was a meuber of AnErican Legioo Post 710 and
an officer in Elks Lodge 8%, l\bere he helped organize the youth Antlers Guard,
and other youth programs.
A long time resident of the Delmmn Heights area, Mr. Taylor could often be
fotmd at the Delmmn Heights Camunity Center or Athletic fields observing and
counseling. He is a legendary figure within this ('rmTl1Ility and there is a swell
of support in doing scmething to appropriately honor his mem:lry. The recent
caJil1etion of the Delmmn Heights football field and tre.ck seems an ideal time
and opportunity. We are reCOllIlBld:i.ng that the City recognize the achi~ts
of Mr. Taylor by naming the field after him. A copy of a Council reso1utioo,
and other supporting data can be made available for those desiring additional
infornation. The dedication cerEllalY is tentatively set for July 30, 1988, and
we are hopeful that the Ccmni.ssioo and City Council will concur with this
reC'l"l'flfll>n.dation.
Wilbert Brown, Qlainnan
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Delmmn Heights Advisory Camlittee
cc: Mayor Evelyn Wilcox
Councilwomm Valerie Pope-Ludlam
Director Annie F. Ram>s
Superintendent John A. Kramer
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO NAMING THE TRACK AND FOOTBALL
FIELD AT DELMANN HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER THE "LUDIE TAYLOR TRACK AND FOOTBALL
FIELD."
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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 "Ludie Taylor Track
and Football field."
(b) The late Ludie Taylor was an employee of the San Bernardino City
Parks and Recreation Department from 195B 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 orofessional 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 De1mann Heights area, Mr. Taylor could often
be found at the De1mann 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 COlTJ11unity 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
meeting thereof, held on the
day of
, 1988, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members
NAYS:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this
, 1988.
Clty Clerk
day of
Evlyn Wilcox, ~ayor
City of San Bernardino
Approved as to form
an~ legal content:
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ty Attorney