HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4171 Chris Boyd Memorial TrailCOMMISSION RESOLUTION N0.4171
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOZEMAN, MONTANA, HONORING THE LIFE AND
ACOMPLISHMENTS OF BOZEMAN RESIDENT AND GALLATIN
VALLEY LAND TRUST FOUNDER CHRIS BOYD BY NAMING THE
BURKE PARK RIDGE TRAIL, THE CHRIS BOYD MEMORIAL TRAIL.
WHEREAS, Chris Boyd was a valued member of the Bozeman community
whose leadership motivated and inspired many others to work together to improve our
community;
WHEREAS, Chris Boyd's passion to expand and improve Bozeman's "Main
Street to the Mountains" trail system greatly enhanced the quality of life for visitors and
residents alike;
WHEREAS, as founder of the Gallatin Valley Land Trust, Chris Boyd created an
ongoing legacy of collaborative community projects, adding many miles of new public
trails that connect us with nature and with each other; ;
WHEREAS, Chris Boyd was instrumental in the purchase from the Burke Family
of the private property now dedicated as Burke Park; and
WHEREAS, the Burke Park ridge trail was informally named for Chris Boyd in
1998.
NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED by the Bozeman City
Commission that the trail constructed atop the Burk Park ridge, stretching from the
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southwest corner of Lindley Park to the south end of Burke Park, hereafter be known as
the Chris Boyd Memorial Trail.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, at a regular session thereof held on July 27, 2009.
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KAA N JACOBS N
Mayor
ATTEST:
STAC UL EN, C
City Cl
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
G SULLIVAN
City Attorney
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