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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALO ALTO EXPRESSING APPRECIATION
TO TERRY ACEBO-DA VIS ON THE COMPLETION OF TWO TERMS
SERVING ON THE PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Terry Acebo-Davis served the City of Palo Alto as a member of the Public Art Commission from
April 2006 to April 2012, including serving as Chair and Vice-Chair; and
WHEREAS, Terry has given her time, artistic talents and expertise unselfishly for the benefit of the public in
shaping policy and procedures, advocated for the maintenance and restoration of the City collection and
contributed to creating the Municipal Arts Plan; and
WHEREAS, Terry was instrumental in numerous completed public art projects around the City of Palo Alto,
including Fletcher Benton's Tilted Donut #5, Samuel Yates' Color of Palo Alto, Ceevah Sobel's Streaming,
Michael Szabo's Arch-Cradle, the mural triptych on California Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Terry has been involved in the process of multiple projects soon to be installed including the
Bruce Beasley, Brad Oldham and Mark Verlander artworks at the Mitchell Park Library and Community Center
and the Michael Szabo fountain at California Avenue, and the upcoming artwork at Hoover Park; and
WHEREAS, Terry has been extremely engaged with the public of Palo Alto through her advocacy for
programs such as the Public Art Commission's Youth Art Awards, Breaking Through the Static, Public Art
lecture series, and her outreach to numerous neighborhood associations and community groups; and
WHEREAS, Terry has demonstrated extraordinary talents in her abilities to plan and execute special events,
sometimes arranging for loans of incredible artworks for parties and gatherings for the benefit and enjoyment of
the public; and
WHEREAS, Terry has approached challenges with good humor, even temper, and has the ability to inspire
those around her.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VBD, that the City Council of the City of Palo Alto, hereby commends
the outstanding public service of Terry Acebo-Davis and records its appreciation as well as the appreciation of the
citizens of this community for the service and contribution rendered during her terms on the Public Art
Commission.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: May 21,2012
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ESPINOSA, HOLMAN, KLEIN, PRICE, SCHARFF, SCHMID,
SHEPHERD,YEH
BURT
ABSTENTIONS:
II
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