Bruce B. Downs Boulevard
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Markerman62
N 28° 03.318 W 082° 25.551
17R E 359870 N 3104148
A marker bordering USF.
Waymark Code: WMKD5V
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 03/23/2014
Views: 8
The Board of County Commissioners County of Hillsborough
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Public Works Administration of Bruce B. Downs began a new era of commitment and progress in the public works programs of Hillsborough County; and,
WHEREAS, during his tenure as Deputy County Administrator for every area of his expertise, including: roads; water and waste-water; solid waste; but most importantly in the development of long-range transportation programs; and,
WHEREAS, the passing of Bruce B. Downs has left a great void in the lives of all who have known and respected him, and a debt unpaid by the people of this county; and,
WHEREAS, the naming of a major county arterial road for the late Bruce B. Downs is a fitting tribute to his dedicated and tireless work, and will serve to remind the people of this county of his leadership and service in the development and implementation of Public Works programs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Hillsborough County, Florida, does hereby designate 30th Street/County Road 581, north of Fowler Avenue to the Hillsborough/Pasco County line as "Bruce B. Downs Boulevard", and further, that an appropriate marker be erected to note this action by the Board of County Commissioners.
Executed this 15th day of February, 1984.
Rodney Colson, Chairman
Matt Jetton E.L. Bing
John Paulk Jan K. Platt
Marker Number: 0
Date: None
County: Hillsborough
Marker Type: Roadside
Sponsored or placed by: The Board of County Commissioners County of Hillsborough
Website: Not listed
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