Raintree Park Renaming

1. Park Renaming
February 26, 2015
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College Station

2. Park Renaming
History
 Request for renaming
 Raintree Park to Art & Myra Bright Park
 Request from Henry Wittner & Raintree
Neighborhood
 Several letters of support: Neil Sperry, Jim
Davis, Hudson Creek Alzheimer Center,
CSISD, Ron Crozier
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3. Park Renaming
Staff Review
 Policy for park naming/renaming
 Meets criteria B & C
 “Commemorate historical events, groups, or
individuals that remain of continued importance
to the City, Region, State, and/or Nation.”
 “Commemorate individuals who are deceased
and have a history of exceptional community
service or contributions to the facility’s best
interests and purposes.”
 No restrictions tied to Raintree Park name
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4. Art & Myra Bright Park
The Brights have been longtime residents of
College Station and the Raintree neighborhood.
During that time they have been instrumental in
donating of their time and resources to several
community organizations. Art Bright’s
accomplishments include work with the CSISD,
volunteer work with children and being the
superintendent on approximately 25 Habitat for
Humanity homes. Additionally, the Brights built
the first home in the Raintree subdivision.
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5. Park Renaming
Art & Myra Bright Park
 Staff recommends approval of park
renaming.
 Official ceremony at park to be set by
Raintree neighborhood.
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6. Park Renaming
DISCUSSION
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