LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Vice President Jared Moore
SUBJECT:
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DEDICATION OF COURT 22 AT ROGER SCOTT TENNIS CENTER IN THE NAME OF BRIAN SAKEY
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve the dedication of Court 22 at the Roger Scott Tennis Center in the name of Brian Sakey.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Terry Thrash, an Associate Tennis Professional at Roger Scott Tennis Center forward a request to display a court dedication sign at Court 22 in the name of Brian Sakey. In the request, it was stated:
“It is very difficult to put into words what Brian has meant to the Pensacola tennis community. I’ve personally known Brian since the late 80’s. I’ve played in his tournaments, I’ve been his teammate on USTA league teams and I’ve taught tennis lessons alongside him at Scott Tennis Center. Brian’s 4+ years of battling cancer while still teaching and sharing his love for tennis is [indescribable]. Brian has been the ultimate tennis ambassador for the Pensacola area. Brian has inspired tennis players of ALL ages; he has inspired me, since the first day I’ve had the pleasure to know him. Brian had a way of getting the most out of everyone he met. He was loved by all that knew him. Brian was honored by over 1000 people at his memorial service, most of those from the local tennis community. This support from the local tennis community is a testament to what Brian Sakey meant to every tennis player in the area. The Pensacola Tennis Community is a very close knit, large group of friends and Brian was our Patriarch.”
The Parks and Recreation Board approved this request.
PRIOR ACTION:
October 17, 2019 - Parks and Recreation Board approved this request for forwarding to the City Council
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Request to Name Court 22
2) Draft Parks and Recreation Board Minutes - 10/17/2019
PRESENTATION: No