DEPARTMENT: Tricentennial Office
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Edward Benavides
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
Amending the Bylaws of the San Antonio Tricentennial Celebration Commission
SUMMARY:
This item amends the Bylaws of the San Antonio Tricentennial Celebration Commission to modify the appointment process for appointees representing Bexar County and extend the Directors' terms of service from previously ending from May 2017 to September 30, 2019.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
San Antonio will celebrate its 300th anniversary in 2018. From Yanaguana settlement to the Villa de Bejar to the 7th largest city in the United States, our remarkable journey tells the story not just of our people and place but of larger forces that shaped the world we live in today. Our Tricentennial year will be an opportunity to discover our roots, commemorate our storied history, recognize our progress and collaborate on our bright future.
The San Antonio Tricentennial Celebration Commission is a joint effort of the City of San Antonio and Bexar County, and is a local government corporation that coordinates all commemorative planning, identifies potential partners, approves and disseminates a unique identity for the 300th anniversary. The City of San Antonio Tricentennial Office serves as the lead coordinator of the San Antonio Tricentennial Celebration Local Government Corporation.
The Co-Chairs of the San Antonio Tricentennial Commission are Father David Garcia, Dr. Katie Luber, Robert Thrailkill, Lionel Sosa and Dr. Alfonso Chiscano.
The San Antonio Tricentennial Commission's other Directors are:
Honorable Tommy Adkisson Mayoral Appointee
Hector Cardenas Council District 1
Joe Linson Council District 2
Brenda Pacheco Council District 3
Cynthia Teniente-Matson Council District 4
Faith Radle Council District 5
Jim Landers Council District 6
Cristina Bazaldua-Salazar Council District 7
Blayne Tucker Council District 8
Freida Wright Council District 9
Luke Holl...
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