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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
EXPRESSING ITS APPRECIATION TO KATHRYN CARLETON
FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Kathryn Carleton served the City of Palo Alto as a
member of the Public Art Commission from April 1994 through
December 1998; and
WHEREAS, Kathryn Carleton has given unselfishly of her time
and talents in support of the City of Palo Alto Art In Public
Places Program; and
WHEREAS, Kathryn Carleton has made a significant personal
contribution to the community through her diligent and
conscientious efforts while serving as a member of the Public Art
Commission, including one term as chair; and
WHEREAS, during Kathryn Carleton's service to the Public Art
Commission, she helped develop a slide presentation to inform
political and community leaders of the vital role that public art
can play in a city's quality of life; secured funding to support
the remake of the popular Greg Brown mural "Roofhoppers";
designed the brochure Public Art Guidelines for Developers;
chaired a subcommittee to explore the feasibility of a redesign
for Cogswell Park; and provided leadership and advice leading to
the acquisition of one mural, ten two-dimensional works of art,
and eight sculptures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City
of Palo Alto thereby gratefully records its appreciation, as well
as the appreciation of the citizens of this community, for the
outstanding public service rendered by Kathryn Carleton.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: January 18, 2000
AYES: BURCH, EAKINS, KLEINBERG, KNISS, LYTLE, MOSSAR, OJAKIAN
NOES:
ABSENT: BEECHAM, FAZZINO
Mayor