HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3420-10-2006A Resolution
NO 3420-10-2006
To Name Fire Station Number 8 the Vince Genovese Fire Station 8
WHEREAS, Vince Genovese rose from humble beginnings as a butcher and
vacuum cleaner salesman in Sherman Texas and
WHEREAS, Vince Genovese went on to build the multi million dollar Powr Flite
Vacuum Cleaner Company in Fort Worth, Texas and
WHEREAS, after learning of the need for bulletproof vests in the Fort Worth
Police Department Vince Genovese purchased more than 200 vests and refused accolades
and
WHEREAS, after being impressed by the technology and seeing the need Vince
Genovese purchased thermal imaging devices for the Fort Worth Fire Department and
WHEREAS, in many other ways Vince Genovese met many needs of Fort Worth
Police Officers and Fire Fighters without revealing his name and
WHEREAS, Vince Genovese has made extraordinary contributions for the
betterment of all of Fort Worth and
WHEREAS, Vince Genovese s contributions have greatly advanced the
achievement of the City Council s vision for Fort Worth
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT
Fire Station 8 will hereby be named the Vince Genovese Fire Station 8
2006
:ayor Mike Moncrief
Adopted this 10th day of October
Resolution No 3420 10 2006
Council Member Sal Espino District 2
ouncil Member Chuck Silcox, District 3
Council Member Danny Scarth, District 4
Council Member Donavan Wheatfall District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Carter Burdette District 7
Council Member Kathleen Hicks District 8
v~~'"~ v~ ~(, ~ Council Member Wend Davis District 9
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