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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont has benefited immeasurably
from the achievements of two of its citizens in the area of the
performing arts; and,
WHEREAS, one of these citizens, Dr. Lena Triplett Milam,
called the "matriarch of Music in Beaumont" , was responsible for
the city-wide teaching of music in the public schools to the youth
of the community , and was active in the encouragement of music
appreciation among all its citizens, and was active in music
education in the State of Texas, bringing honor to the community;
and,
WHEREAS, the second of these citizens, Nancy Faulkner
Strong, (Mrs. Beaman Strong) was the guiding hand of the Beaumont
Music Commission for over three decades, bringing to Beaumont the
most illustrious stars of the music and stage world, thereby
enriching the cultural life of the area;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT in honor of the achievements and memory of these ladies the
City of Beaumont hereby designates the two reception halls on
either side of the entrance of the Julie Rogers Theater as the Dr.
Lena T. Milam Hall and the Nancy F . Strong Hall.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the
— day of very 1984 .
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