City of Gainesville - File #: 050594

• File #: 050594
• Version: 1
• Name: Resolution to Dual-Name a Section of Southwest 28th Street to Buster Bishop Drive (B)
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 11/28/2005
• In control: Clerk of the Commission
• Final action: 11/28/2005
• Title: Resolution to Dual-Name a Section of Southwest 28th Street to "Buster Bishop Drive" (B)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
11/28/2005	1	City Commission	Adopted (Resolution)	Pass
11/14/2005	0	City Commission	Approved as Recommended and Adopted (Resolution)	Pass

Title

Resolution to Dual-Name a Section of Southwest 28^th Street to "Buster Bishop Drive" (B)

Explanation

Bernays Emery "Buster" Bishop was born, raised, and educated in Gainesville, Florida, and was great mentor to students, team members, and staff throughout his tenure at the University of Florida Golf Course.  Some of his professional experience includes:  Head Coach and Athletic Director at Gainesville High School; Head of Physical Education at Buchholz Jr. High School; Staff of the College of Physical Education at the University of Florida; Head Golf Coach at the University of Florida; Head Pro of the University of Florida Golf Course; and Golf Course Manager of the University of Florida.  The University Athletic Association, the City of Gainesville, and the community wish to dedicate themselves to his memory by designating and dual-naming Southwest 28^th Street from Southwest 2^nd Avenue to Southwest 3^rd Place as "Buster Bishop Drive" in his honor so that his kindness and dedication to the community will always be remembered.

Fiscal Note

The funds for producing the signs are available in the Public Works Department operating budget.

Recommendation

The City Commission:  1) adopt the Resolution authorizing Southwest 28^th Street from Southwest 2^nd Avenue to Southwest 3^rd Place to be designated and dual-named as "Buster Bishop Drive"; and 2) authorize the City Manager or designee to carry out all necessary actions to fulfill the Resolution.