R25-094 1 RESOLUTION NO. R25-094
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3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
4 BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING NAMING THE ENTRY ROAD TO
5 BOYNTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL AS "LAMAR JACKSON WAY" IN
6 HONOR OF BOYNTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNUS LAMAR
7 JACKSON FOR HIS OUTSTANDING ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND
8 CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY; AND FOR ALL OTHER
9 PURPOSES.
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11 WHEREAS, Lamar Jackson, a Boynton Beach High School graduate, has distinguished
12 himself as one of the most successful athletes to emerge from our community. Since graduating,
13 Jackson has achieved remarkable success, including winning the Heisman Trophy while at the
14 University of Louisville and being named the National Football League's Most Valuable Player
15 twice during his professional career with the Baltimore Ravens; and
in WHEREAS, this proposal seeks to honor Mr. Jackson's achievements by naming the entry
17 road to Boynton Beach High School as "Lamar Jackson Way." The naming would recognize his
18 significant accomplishments while also inspiring current and future students of Boynton Beach
19 High School; and
20 WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 2-22 of the City Code regarding the Policy for
21 Naming City Facilities, this request meets multiple criteria for consideration:
22 • It honors a person of cultural significance to the community
23 • It recognizes an individual particularly identified with the facility (as an alumnus)
24 • It reinforces community values and character of the area; and
25 WHEREAS, the City Manager authorized the formation of the advisory committee as
26 required by Section 2-22(e) of the City Code. The committee has reviewed the proposal and finds
27 it meets all criteria outlined in the Policy for Naming City Facilities. Public input has been received
28 through the advisory committee process, and the committee recommends approval of this
29 naming resolution; and
30 WHEREAS, the City Commission, upon the recommendation of staff, has deemed it in the
31 best interests of the city's citizens and residents to approve naming the entry road to Boynton
32 Beach High School as "Lamar Jackson Way" in honor of Boynton Beach High School alumnus
33 Lamar Jackson for his outstanding athletic achievements and contributions to the community.
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35 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
36 BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
37 SECTION 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
38 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption.
39 SECTION 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, does hereby
40 approve naming the entry road to Boynton Beach High School as "Lamar Jackson Way" in honor
41 of Boynton Beach High School alumni Lamar Jackson for his outstanding athletic achievements
42 and contributions to the community.
43 SECTION 3. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, hereby
44 authorizes the Mayor to execute any ancillary as may be necessary to accomplish the purpose of
45 this Resolution.
46 SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect in accordance with law.
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53 PASSED AND ADOPTED this / day of 19vvvvvv'''"' k i / 2025.
54 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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56 Mayor— Rebecca Shelton •/
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58 Vice Mayor—Woodrow L. Hay V
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60 Commissioner—Angela Cruz ViettlsiiCQriol'J-v -2-.
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62 Commissioner—Thomas Turkin
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64 Commissioner—Aimee Kelley
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70 Maylee I-- : us, MPA, ' C Rebecca Shelton
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77 ��I Shawna G. Lamb
78 ���. FCORIDP., City Attorney
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