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ORANGE COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br />Meeting Date: September 1, 2009 <br />Action Agenda <br />Item No. q- - 2 <br />SUBJECT: Resolution Naming Area in New Main Library for Rebecca B. Wall <br />DEPARTMENT: Library PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No <br />ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br />Resolution Lucinda Munger, Director, 245-2528 <br />PURPOSE: To consider a resolution to officially name a designated area within the soon-to- <br />open new Orange County Main Library on West Margaret Lane to recognize Rebecca B. Wall. <br />BACKGROUND: On August 18, 2009, the Board received the Naming Report /Request from <br />the Interim Manager to recognize Rebecca B. Wall within a prominent location in the new Main <br />Library. In addition, the Board agreed to consider adopting a resolution at its September 1, <br />2009 meeting recognizing Rebecca B. Wall in a prominent place within the local history area at <br />the new Main Library. <br />This request was made in consideration of and in compliance with stipulations in the 1987 <br />bequest from Ms. Wall's estate that an area of the library be designated recognizing Rebecca B. <br />Wall. <br />Accordingly, a resolution to recognize Ms. Rebecca B. Wall is provided (Attachment #1) for the <br />Board's consideration. If adopted, the local history area of the new Main Library will be officially <br />named in honor of Rebecca B. Wall. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with consideration of this item. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Interim Manager recommends the Board adopt the attached <br />resolution to officially name the local history area of the new Main Library on West Margaret <br />Lane for Rebecca B. Wall consistent with the naming policy. <br />