Title
Resolution Requesting the State Department of Transportation to Rename a Portion of the Greensboro Urban Loop from the section of 1840 in the City of Greensboro from Bryan Boulevard to Battleground Avenue to the J. Douglas Galyon Freeway
Body
Department: Legislative
Council District: n/a
Public Hearing: n/a
Advertising Date/By: n/a
Contact 1 and Phone: Mayor Vaughan, Ext. 2396
Contact 2 and Phone: David Parrish, Ext. 2002
PURPOSE:
Mayor Vaughan has requested a resolution requesting the State Department of Transportation to rename a portion of the Greensboro Urban Loop from the section of 1840 in the City of Greensboro from Bryan Boulevard to Battleground Avenue to the J. Douglas Galyon Freeway.
BACKGROUND:
J. Douglas Galyon has been a resident of the City of Greensboro since 1943 and is a 1948 graduate of Greensboro Senior High School. Mr. Gaylon has served and led in over 40 civic organizations that fostered the economic opportunities and the well-being of citizens in the City, County and State. While serving on the North Carolina Board of Transportation for 17 years, Mr. Gaylon served as Chairman for 9 years and promoted environmental responsible development as a leader in the community. Mr. Gaylon continues to honorably serve the citizens of the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, the State of North Carolina, and the Country.
BUDGET IMPACT:
There will be no budget impact for this item.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
City Council is being requested to consider adoption of the attached resolution.