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January 25, 2007
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By Minute Motion, approve the installation of a tree or native desert flora and plaque
honoring the memory of Marion Marsh Henderson on City owned property located at 72861
El Paseo Drive.
Executive Summary:
Approval of this request will allow the installation of vegetation and plaque on City owned
property at 72861 El Paseo Drive in memory of Marion Marsh Henderson.
Background:
The Historical Society of Palm Desert has received donations in the amount of $750 in
memory of Marion Marsh Henderson, a Palm Desert pioneer who recently passed away.
Her daughter, Cathy Scott, would like to use these funds to plant a tree or some type of
native desert flora on City owned property located at 72861 El Paseo Drive, which is where
the Historical Society of Palm Desert's Museum is housed. In addition, the Historical
Society Board of Directors, along with Ms. Scott, is requesting permission to install a small
plaque that states that the tree is "In Memory of Marion Marsh Henderson."
Given Mrs. Henderson's long-term involvement in many aspects of the Palm Desert
community, including her affiliation with the Historical Society, staff recommends that
Council approve this request and direct staff to work with the Landscaping Department in
the selection and planting of appropriate vegetation and plaque selection.
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PATRICIA SCULLY
SENIOR MANAGEM
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PAUL GIBSON
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/
CITY TREASURER
CARLOS L. VTEGA
CITY MANAGER
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December 7, 2006
Ms. Pat Scully
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert CA 92260
Dear Pat:
The Historical Society has received donations in the amount of $750 in memory
of Marian Marsh Henderson.
Her daughter, Cathy Scott, would like a tree or some type of native desert flora to
be planted on the grounds of the Historical Society with a small plaque stating
In memory of Marian Marsh Henderson.
The Historical Society would hold a brief dedication ceremony followed by coffee
and cookies in the Firehouse. Time frame....early January.
The Historical Society is requesting permission from the City of Palm Desert, the
owners of said property, to proceed with this project. If approval is granted, we
would appreciate the assistance of the Mr. Spencer Knight, in selection and
planting.
Your assistance, as always, is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
RICHARD J. FOLKERS
President
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72-861 El Paseo Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92260
mailini address: P.O. Box 77, Palm Desert, CA 92261
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