HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3689-12-2008A Resolution
NO 3689-12-2008
NAMING THE ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL CENTER
THE CHUCK SILCOX ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL CENTER
WHEREAS, Councilmember Chuck Silcox was elected to the Fort Worth Crty Council m June
1991 and was a champion of many issues, both large and small, during his seventeen years on the Crty
Council, and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Silcox actively represented his neighborhoods and was a staunch
advocate for the care and humane treatment of animals, and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Silcox understood the moral and financial responsibility people
have to properly care for their pets and believed that the tragic number of animals being impounded each
year could be reduced by promoting responsible pet ownership and ensuring all pets adopted from the
Animal Care and Control Center were sterilized, and
WHEREAS, thanks m part to Councilmember Silcox s compassion for animals and dedication
to animal control issues, the Crty was able to fund and build the current Animal Care and Control Center
and will soon open a new spay/neuter clinic to help reduce the number of unwanted pets in Fort Worth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
That the name of the Fort Worth Animal Care and Control Center be changed to the
Chuck Silcox Animal Care and Control Center" in honor of Councilmember Silcox s
great contributions to the people and pets of Fort Worth
Adopted this 9th day of December 2008
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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