Report Recommendation(s)
WHEREAS in September of 2022 Ottawa resident Martha Bowers celebrated the birth of her first grandchild and has requested to have a commemorative tree planted in her granddaughter’s name; and
WHEREAS this commemoration falls outside of the City’s commemorative tree program, which assists families or groups who wish to have a tree planted in a City park in remembrance or to commemorate a loved one who has passed away; and
WHEREAS the financial cost of the commemorative tree and the accompanying plaque will be borne by the requester, Ms. Martha Bowers; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council approve the installation of a commemorative tree and plaque in Capital Park to honour the birth of Ms. Martha Bowers’ grandchild; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs related to the tree and plaque be funded by the requester; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Public Works, Parks Maintenance and Forestry Services, install the city standard flat black polished granite marker flush to the ground; and
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the plaque read “This tree was planted in honour of Myla Kamala Hooper Krishnan” in English, and French.