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RESOLUTION NO. 3968
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR GIFT OF RARE CAMELLIA BUSH
WHEREAS, the people of Palo Alto always have had a great
appreciation and love for trees and gardens; and
WHEREAS, in the City of Palo Alto, particular attention has
been focused upon general community beautification and the pre-
servation of natural beauty; and
WHEREAS, the community has recently been given a very special
gift -- a camellia, unique in size and beauty, named "Clarke's Red",
which stands some 16 feet tall, measures 22 feet across and is more
than 100 years old; and
WHEREAS, this majestic shrub, which was brought to the City
of San Jose and planted there in 1865, was given to the City of
Palo Alto by the W. B. Clarke & Company Nursery along with many
other rare and beautiful trees and shrubs, several of which are
unique in the Bay Area; and
WHEREAS, Mr. J. F. Clarke, son of the founder of the W. B.
Clarke & Company Nursery, presented these rare specimens to the
City because of its love for trees and gardens anC because he
wanted them to be placed where many people who would appreciate
them could see and enjoy theca;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City
of Palo Alto on behalf of all of the people of Palo Alto does
hereby extend to Mr. J. F. Clarke and to the W. B. Clarke &
Company Nursery its grateful appreciation for these rare and
special gifts.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: March 13, 1967
AYES: Unanimous
NOES: None
ABSENT: Comstock, Dias, Rus, Woodward
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Presiding Officer
Meeting of March 13, 1967
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