Res. 2204 - Frank Scheer Locomotive Park COUNCIL BILL NO. 3203
RESOLUTION NO. 2204
A RESOLUTION RENAMING LOCOMOTIVE PARK TO FRANK SCHEER LOCOMOTIVE
PARK IN RECOGNITION OF FRANK SCHEER'S PASSION AND DEDICATION TO THE
RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SP 1785 LOCOMOTIVE
WHEREAS, Frank Scheer was a leader in the restoration, maintenance,
and community education of the Southern Pacific Railroad 1785 Locomotive
for nearly forty years; and
WHEREAS, Frank Scheer, in partnership with other volunteers, first started
repairing and replacing missing parts of the SP 1785 Locomotive, including
installing a new sheet metal boiler and new cab woodwork; and
WHEREAS, Frank Scheer, during his years of service, also provided
Locomotive Park with a functioning train signal and other historical artifacts;
and
WHEREAS, Frank Scheer, worked alongside city leadership and staff to
continue to care for the SP 1785 Locomotive, including placing a covered
shelter and lighting to preserve the historical artifact; and
WHEREAS, Frank Scheer Locomotive Park will be used to preserve the
SP 1785 Locomotive as a historical treasure in Downtown Woodburn in order to
educate the community and its visitors for generations, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF WOODBURN RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Locomotive Park, located at the corner of South Front
and East Cleveland Streets, is hereby renamed Frank Scheer Locomotive
Park, in recognition of his passion and dedication to Woodburn's SP 1785
Locomotive.
Section 2. That this Resolution, renaming Locomotive Park to Frank
Scheer Locomotive Park, is hereby approved by the Woodburn City Council
and Woodburn Recreation and Park Board. A copy is forwarded to Frank
Scheer's family with the community's heartfelt thanks and gratitude for his
service.
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Resolution No. 2204
Approved as to form:
City AtXney Date
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Approved:
Frank Loner 694 Mayor
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Submitted to the Mayor ZDZ3
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Filed in the Office of the Recorder
ATTEST: APA
Heather Pierson, City Recorder
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