HomeMy WebLinkAbout2393_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 2393
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS REQUESTING THAT THE RESERVOIR BEHIND ORO-
VILLE DAM BE NAMED "LAKE EDMONSTON" .
WHEREAS, the late State Engineer A. D. Edmonston (1886-1957) was
largely responsible for the formulation of the State Water Plan of 1931 in-
cluding the Central Valley Project, and originated and directed the studies
that led to the California Water Plan of 1957 which included as the initial
development the construction of the Feather River Project, authorized by the
legislature in 1951; and
WHEREAS, in his more than 31 years of state service, culminating
as State Engineer of California, Mr. Edmonston diligently, resourcefully, and
effectively served the people of the State of California, providing skillful ,
dedicated leadership in furtherance of the public interest; and
WHEREAS, the present construction of Oroville Dam is largely a re-
sult of Mr. Edmonston0s vision, his unusual foresight and his unrelenting ef-
forts in advocating and advancing the development of the State's water resources,
which have culminated in the present state water program, all of which has and
will for all time in the future continue to result in immeasurable benefits to
the people of California; and
','MEREAS, it has been customary in many similar circumstances to honor
the memory of individuals who have made such outstanding contributions by giving
tlieir name to one of the projects resulting from their efforts;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Redlands that Governor Brown, appropriate State Water officials , and the Legis-
lature be and they are hereby requested to name the reservoir which will be creat-
ed behind Oroville Dam "Lake Edmonston" in memory of the late State Engineer of
California, A. D. Edmonston.
-ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this day of 1964.
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ATTEST:
Waldo F. Burroughs, Mayor
Ci6* Clerk- City of Redlands, California
APPROVED FOR FORM:
I-s-1- Edward F. Taylor
City Attorney