Mover: Mayor Junkin
Seconder: Councillor Olson
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Town of Pelham has enacted a Naming of Corporate Assets Policy (S201-03) to govern the process of naming significant municipal assets such as parks, open spaces, facilities, street and other municipal buildings or properties after groups or individuals who have positively contributed or represented the Town of Pelham;
AND WHEREAS the late Jane Haist, longtime resident of the Town of Pelham, competed on behalf of the Pelham District High School track and field team, around the world, including such places as: Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Israel, Mexico, Ukraine, Sweden, Norway, United States and Great Britain;
AND WHEREAS the late Jain Haist furthered her athletic career and accomplishments by competing in the 1974 Commonwealth Games in New Zealand willing gold medals in Women’s Shot Put and Discus, 1975 winning a bronze medal at the Pan America Games in Mexico City, 1977 and 1978 winning the AIAW National Championship in Discus and represented Canada as an Olympian at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal;
AND WHEREAS Council for the Town of Pelham deems it desirable to recognize Jane Haist by naming a community asset after her;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Town of Pelham directed staff to provide a report to Council outlining opportunities and options to honour the late Jane Haist;
AND THAT staff shall report back to Council by July 25, 2022