90-859 Council File # �—�S
Green Sheet #
RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Presented By �`_ �
Referred To Committee: Date
WHEREAS, Don L. Samuelson has demonstrated his commitment to youth through his
fifteen plus years of involvement at the Highwood Hills Recreation Center and as a
member of the Booster Club; and
WHEREAS, on numerous occasions the City of Saint Paul, through the Parks and Rec
Volunteer Recognition Program, has honored him for his many hours of time, labor and
love directed to creating a healthy environment for kids to grow in; and
WHEREAS, after his family, Don's second love is baseball, and some of his prized
possessions grace the walls of his home such as "Pee Wee Coach of the Year," "Coach
of the Year" and a team awarded plaque purchased by his ballplayers after a victorious
City championship; and
WHEREAS, through Don's creative fundraising efforts, the Booster Club has been able
to conduct all summer and fall kids' programs with proceeds gleaned from such events
as the Highwood Hills Rec Center Garage Sale and the Highwood Hills Rec Center Fun
Fair--to name a few.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in view of his accomplishments, the parents,
volunteers, Booster Club officers and membership of Highwood Hills Rec Center formally
request the Saint Paul City Council to adopt this resolution proclaiming the two baseball
fields at Highwood Hills Recreation Center,from this day forward, be designated "Don L.
Samuelson Field, Home of the Highwood Hawks;" and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by honoring Don Samuelson we not only wish to point
out one man's accomplishments, but a(so wish to salute the whole concept of
volunteerism and what can be a working relationship between City administration and the
private sector for the betterment of our city's youth.
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Adopted by Council: Date
MAY 1 5 1990 Form Approved by City Attorney
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