Naming the Molino Mid-County Historical Society Museum for Lillian F. King
From:
Steven Barry, District 5 Commissioner
Organization:
Board of County Commissioners
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning the Molino Mid-County Historical Society Museum - Commissioner Steven Barry, District 5
That the Board adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution naming the Molino Mid-County Historical Society as the "Lillian F. King Museum," as an enduring tribute to her service to the community.
BACKGROUND:
Lillian F. King was instrumental in facilitating the establishment of the Molino Community Complex, which houses the Molino Mid-County Historical Society Museum, the Molino Branch of the West Florida Public Library System, multiple meeting rooms, and a multi-use auditorium for the benefit of the citizens of Escambia County.
In 1999, Lillian F. King’s passion for her community and preserving the heritage of the area lead her to establish the Molino Mid-County Historical Society, of which she served as President from the museum’s inception until her passing in 2015.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
N/A
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
The Resolution has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal sufficiency by Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney.
PERSONNEL:
N/A
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
The Board of County Commissioners' (BCC) Naming County Facilities Policy, Section I, D9, requires BCC approval of proposed names for County-owned facilities.