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Home My WebLink About08/02/2016 00 Misc Distributed at the Meeting Distributed at the L MeetingSf d -1 k _ J PROPOSAL TO RE-NAM SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTER TO THE HENRY BEAUCHAMP COMMUNITY CENTER SUBMITTED TO THE YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL, TUESDAY AUGUST 2, 2016 SUBMITTED BY ESTER B. HUEY, RICARDO GARCIA, TYLER BEAUCHAMP August 2, 2016 TO THE YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL: BY THE ATTACHED LETTERS OF SUPPORT AND PETITION SIGNATURES, WE AND OTHERS PROPOSE THE FOLLOWING "THAT THE YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL RE -NAME THE SOUTHEAST YAKIMA COMMUNITY CENTER TO THE HENRY BEAUCHAMP COMMUNITY CENTER, IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF 45 YEARS OF SELFLESS AND EXTRAORDINARY CIVIC AND COMMUNITY SERVICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF YAKI MA." WE FURTHER REQUEST THAT IF THIS PROPOSAL IS APPROVED "A PUBLIC COMMEMORATION CEREMONY BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2016 (Mr. Beauchamp's 83 birthdate) AT THE CENTER, INCLUDING CHANGING OF SIGNAGE INDICATING THE NEW NAME THE HENRY BEAUCHAMP COMMUNITY CENTER." State of STATE REPRESENTATIVE Washington GENERAL GOVERNMENT & 14t LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT House of INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY NORM JOHNSON Representatives HEALTH CARE & WELLNESS tI:C• �S:t:: V O yy� ixKa July 13, 2016 City Council City of Yakima 129 N 2nd Street Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Mayor and Council, It is my understanding that there is a move afoot to rename the Southeast Community Center THE HENRY BEAUCHAMP COMMUNITY CENTER. What a wonderful suggestion I cannot think of a more deserving way to honor such an outstanding citizen as Henry Beauchamp I had the privilege of serving in the Yakima Valley Mayors Organization with Henry when he was Mayor of Yakima and I was Mayor of Toppenish I also served on the Board of 0 I C when Henry was Director I considered Henry a dear friend, and one of my greatest honors was being ask to speak at his memorial celebration Thank you for taking into consideration the renaming of the Southeast Community Center to "The Henry Beauchamp Community Center " Sincerely, U Norm Johnson, State Representative 14th Legislative District State of Washington LEGISLATIVE OFFICE. 122C LEGISLATIVE BUILDING • PO BOX 40600, OLYMPIA, WA 98504 -0600 • 360- 786 -7810 E -MAIL. Norm.Johnson @leg.wa.gov TOLL -FREE LEGISLATIVE HOTLINE. 1 -800- 562 -6000 • TDD: 1 -800 -635 -9993 • www.leg.wa.gov PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER ragcivi Subj: A memorial for Henry Date: 7/24/2016 7 33:52 P M. Pacific Daylight Time From: MrSidWMorrisonaol.com To: granhuey(a�aol.com I don't live in the City of Yakima, but I live in the world of influence that belonged to Henry Beauchamp, and I want you to add my name to those believing that he richly deserves to have the Southeast Yakima Community Center named after him in honor of a lifetime of smiles and soft- spoken words that got things done for everyone. Including me, since I always felt that we were partners through my years since 1967 in Olympia and Washington, DC He was a friend, a counselor, and I sought his advice, which was not only good, but inspiring. Sid Morrison Sunday. July 24.2016 AOL GRANHUEY Mr. LYNN BUCHANAN 1 15 West D Street Yakima, WA 98902 509 - 248 -6841 FAX. 509 248 1457 Email Lynn @lynnbuchanan.com www Lynnbuchanan corn 12 Jul 2016 Yakima City Council 202 North 2nd Street Yakima, WA 98901 Ladies and Gentleman I wholeheartedly support the name change of the Southeast Community Center to the THE HENRY BEAUCHAMP COMMUNITY CENTER Henry was a long time member of the Yakima City Council He was one of two minority members of the City of Yakima who served and represented the citizens of Yakima, regardless of "political correctness" It got him elected from the city at large for some 24 years Without him, many city projects would not have been completed including the Southeast Center! I was honored to have served with him almost all of his term on the City Council He worked with and represented the citizens of all of Yakima while I represented the citizens of the east side of Yakima, District 3 in those days He was the 7th mayor of Yakima of the 12 people who were mayors during the first 49 years of the Council Manager form of government and served with distinction, the city well Sincerely, �`-- Lynn Buchanan / Former Mayor Letter of Support To Rename the Southeast Yakima Community Center The State of Washington and the City of Yakima lost one of its truly great citizens from the African American Community; truly a great icon and leader in the Yakima Community He was an activist and former Yakima Mayor, Mr Henry Beauchamp Henry never forgot the fear and humiliation of being Black in the south. It was dung the Jim Crow era that his roots put him on a lifelong mission to fight for racial and economic justice, a path that spanned across Washington State. In 1967, his activist mission began when he was appointed the Director of the Southeast Yakima Community Center He was the founder and Executive Director of Yakima Valley Opportunities Industrialization Center, a nonprofit agency providing education, work and housing services. Furthermore, this vision also allowed Mr Beauchamp's political path to cross all racial lines and bamers to be elected by the people and he served almost a quarter century on the Yakima City Council and two terms as the City's major He was among the members of the City Council that helped lead Yakima's successful effort to receive the All - America Award in 1994 from the National Civic League and accepted the award personally on behalf of the City from former President Bill Clinton in a ceremony in the White House Rose Garden m Washington, D C. It is sadly true that most of the people honored in this country and city today are not men or women of color sad! We know that this is a multiracial and a multicultural democracy "A nation of many immigrants." And yet that our recognition of Amencan heroes has been, to -date, drastically one sided. Research and our own common sense tell us that "no lie can live forever " This nation was not built solely by the efforts of its Anglo population, but rather by the combined efforts of all its people. Our youth need to see that our American heroes have come from a multitude of ethnic backgrounds. It is in this light that I and many, many others request and support the renaming of the Southeast Yakima Community Center to the Henry Beauchamp Community Center I respectfully request and support your consideration of this matter "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge." Martin Luther King, Jr Sincerely, )J, - Ra , „ . Rev Robert Trimble 1 ry _ f} 0 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (1 . • ] ' . M L 7 ' i PARKS & RECREATION DIVISION y i (4.11v° 2301 Fruitvale Blvd., Yakima, Washington 98902 Phone (509) 575 -6020 • Fax (509) 575 -6238 �•� etre €4,,,ri Clln0. • �nrl.71�. "GET INTO THE FUNSHINE WITH PARKS & RECREATION" "THE BENEFITS ARE ENDLESS" July 28, 2016 Ester Huey 1311 South 75th Avenue, #2, Yakima, WA 98908 Dear Ester, On May 11, 2016, you met with the City of Yakima Park and Recreation Commissioners prior to our annual van tour of the parks and asked if the Park and Recreation Commission would be in favor of changing the name of the Southeast Yakima Community Center to the Henry Beauchamp Community Center The Park and Recreation Commissioners in attendance were in favor of making the name change Henry was a very influential man in our community and he is a great example of leadership The changing of the name to memorialize his years of service to our community is a great way to help us remember his dedication to Yakima. Thank you for bringing this request to our attention and asking for our input. Respectfully, PlA4■46 Ken Wilkinson Parks and Recreation Manager On behalf of the City of Yakima Parks and Recreation Commission Cc. Rod Bryant, Chairman of the Yakima Park and Recreation Commission Park and Recreation Commissioners Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works file Yakima Athletics 575 -6020 • Aquatics 575 -6046 • Community Enrichment 575 -6020 • Fisher Golf Course 575 -6075 11180/. • Park Maintenance 575 -6020 • Senior Citizen Center 575 -6166 • Tahoma Cemetery 575 -6026 1994 i 06%, I I Subj: letter of support Date: 7/25/2016 12:03 53 P M. Pacific Daylight Time From: btamakitamakilaw.com To granhueyaol.com I strongly support the renaming of the building to Henry Beauchamp Community Center The new city council should recognize that the struggle for civil rights and equality did not just begin with the victory in the ACLU lawsuit. The struggle began decades ago and was led by Henry Beauchamp and Ester Huey, among others. In my opinion, Henry Beauchamp was a champion for unity and progressive change, and was Yakima's first and only black Mayor He was universally respected and when he spoke, people listened. He believed that racism was destructive and prevalent in Yakima and stood up for the underprivileged and disadvantaged in our community He's a beloved figure and I think it is fitting and appropriate that the Southeast Community Center be renamed in honor Blaine Tamaki, Attorney Tamaki Law Offices - www tamakilaw.com 509/248 -8338 (Yakima) 509/783 -8333 (Tri- Cities) CONFIDENTIALITY This e-mail message and any attachments thereto is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and /or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this e- mail message, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail message, and any attachments thereto is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail message in error, please immediately notify me by telephone and permanently delete the original and any copies of this email and any prints thereof NOT INTENDED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR A WRITING Notwithstanding the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act or the applicability of any other law of similar substance and effect, absent an express statement to the contrary hereinabove, this e-mail message, its contents, and any attachments hereto are not intended to represent an offer or acceptance to enter into a contract and are not otherwise intended to bind the sender, Tamaki Law Offices, any of its clients, or any other person or entity Monday, July 25, 2016 AOL GRANHUEY Richard A. Zais, Jr. 9607 39th Loop NE Olympia, WA 98516 dickzais @aol corn July 22, 2016 The Honorable Avma Gutierrez, Mayor of Yalama Holly Cousens, Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutierrez, Council Member Kathy Coffey, Council Member Maureen Adoson, Council Member Carmen Mendez, Council Member Bill Lover, Council Member Yakima City Hall 129 North 2n Street Yakima, WA 98901 Re. Re -Naming the Yakima Southeast Community Center as the Henry Beauchamp Community Center Madam Mayor and Members of the Yakima City Council The purpose of this letter is to respectfully request that the Yakuna City Council rename the Yakima Southeast Community Center as the Henry Beauchamp Community Center This would honor his extraordinary leadership as a past Mayor and member of the Yakima City Council for 24 years, and for his outstanding contributions to the entire Yakima Community throughout his life. Sadly, Henry Beauchamp passed away m April of 2013, and the City lost a caring and noble public servant and a man of great courage, vision, wisdom and faith. The renaming of the Southeast Community Center would be a fitting honor and tribute to his life of service and enduring legacy in Yakima. Henry's vibrant smile, humility, compassion, and kindness to everyone he met m life were the true measures of his character and spirit. He was a loyal friend, a dedicated and highly respected public official and a revered mentor and advisor He was a passionate missionary of justice for all of our citizens, especially to those who were the most disadvantaged. He became an exceptional community leader and visionary who made a big difference in Yakima, our state and our country His greatest gift was a caring heart and a genuine concern and compassion for others. I first met Henry when I came to the City of Yakima in 1973 as a young man and we began a lifelong friendship In 1979, I was honored to be appointed Yakima City Manager by Henry and other members of the City Council. Throughout the years of my service to the City, Henry supported and nurtured my professional growth in city management. Henry Beauchamp's service and leadership m Yakima spanned more than 50 years and his accomplishments are truly remarkable. The followmg are especially notable • He was the principal architect and driving force behind the creation of the Southeast Community Center, leading the effort to partner with the City to secure federal, state, and local funds to build the Center He later served as the first Executive Director of the Southeast Area Association that the City contracted with to operate and manage the Center on behalf of the City • He was first elected to the City Council in 1977 as an at -large member He was also elected as the first African- American Mayor of Yakima in 1986 He served 24 years on the Council and never lost an election. • Throughout his term of office on the Council, Henry was committed to maintaining a strong relationship of trust, openness, fairness and mutual respect with all members of the Yakima City Council, City staff, media and the public. He never forgot the people that he served and always reminded us of our shared responsibility to work together to find the common ground that could help bring people together for the best interests of the community • Throughout his career, Henry was a tireless advocate for investing in Yakima's youth and their future. He helped to develop children and youth programs, job training and recreation activities for at -risk youth. Later, as the Executive Director of the Yakima Valley Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) he also worked with the Chamber of Commerce, the City Police Department and City Parks to help sponsor and promote career traimng and skills to improve employment opportunities for Yakima's youth. • He also worked with other Council members, the County and School District officials to create the Yakima County Substance Abuse Coalition to successfully combat the growing problem of drug trafficking in the community • Henry was a leader on the City Council m helping the City to cleanup and recover from the devastating Mt. St. Helens volcanic eruption and ash fall on Yakima in 1980 • Henry was a strong advocate for helping Yakima to obtain more State and Federal funding assistance for other major community projects that the City could not afford on its own. He helped the City to secure and invest more than $350 million m important capital improvements for the City's public works for water and sewer facilities, city streets, municipal parks and pools, the Southeast Community Center; a new Police Station/Legal Center, a new Fire Station and Fire Training facility, the Sundome with Yakima County, the Capitol Theatre, the Convention Center; and a downtown Transit Center along with many others. Page 2 • Through his leadership at OIC, and as an elected official, he helped to encourage greater City intergovernmental cooperation and partnerships with the County, State and Federal agencies, the local business community and citizens to strengthen Yakima's opportunities for economic development. With the help of these other partners, he increased job creation, work force development and trammg, transportation services, and HUD housing programs to revitalize city neighborhoods and promote greater community growth and business investment. • Henry promoted and celebrated Yakima's growing cultural diversity and community accomplishments by working with the members of the City Council and the Chamber of Commerce to lead Yakima's successful effort to receive the first All - Amenca City award m 1994 from the National Civic League. He received the award personally from President Bill Clinton on behalf of the City • For more than 30 years, Henry worked to name a street in Yakima in honor of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr That dream became a reality with the Yakima City Council renaming of "B" Street to Martin Luther King Jr., Boulevard in 2006 Henry Beauchamp was a tireless leader and advocate for improving the community, and his contributions to improving the quality of life for all citizens were monumental. Henry served Yakima with honor, dignity, wisdom and compassion and personified the highest qualities and ideals of a highly trusted and respected public servant. He was a strong leader and inspirational role model for others less fortunate and disadvantaged. Henry experienced discrimination and injustice in his life but never let it deter him from his mission to change hearts and minds, to stand up strongly for what is fair and right, to be faithful to his God, forgive his antagomsts, and to passionately seek fairness, equal treatment and dignity for men and women of all races. Henry Beauchamp was greatly inspired by the life of Dr Martin Luther King Jr and committed himself to Dr King's ideals and principles. He established an enduring legacy of statesmanship, sacrifice, grace, honor and goodness, especially to those less fortunate. In so doing, Henry became a champion for social justice and equality for all citizens m the community He attained true greatness as a leader In closing, I again respectfully urge your serious consideration of re -nammg the Southeast Community Center as the Henry Beauchamp Community Center m honor of Henry's extraordinary life and legacy of public service to Yakima and all of its citizens. Thank you Very truly yours, Dick Zais Retired Yakima City Manager Page 3 { §. t. v.'1 ��. ,, ..:_' •�u' i ., r s °, 'v' .�. "^ Y^,u Y--� , " ,=a `' - • - •zi. y L `ia.*,." -st ,.�`�." r. 'sia.- ^� s� t' "t3':' Vi - :2 -A P - � i= c + %j`"r 'em " • F �"` �'S' { tii'. a kILX'. a i�•S�3d ' �." �e. 9':"" '1.iile3i_" "LX'v'.�"..".C'�Tr': Ii37�` i�53eraz..?;. ts.' ��' u' �IiYiiS :.a,..S.3..- "�r.�3" -vWa'� . �_ "�`'°±�•�.twE"��e`N��° -c._,z 2�.!"Wu..Y�s.`'hx `! , ��'`j , '*`. et'�•�:�" •'u3 }�...— .Shs.. .�.�1W .lF ::.._. Glenn K. Rice 211 N 26 Ave. Yakima, WA 98902 -2316 Phone: (509) 248 -1849 Mobile: (509) 833 -7176 Email. algkrice @aol.com YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL August 1, 2016 Yakima City Hall 129 N 2nd St Yakima WA 98901 Dear Council Members, A group of citizens is petitioning the City for the opportunity to rename Southeast Yakima Community Center The Henry Beauchamp Community Center I fully agree with and support this request. Henry Beauchamp was instrumental in the origin, funding, and construction of this much needed facility After being Center Director and establishing OIC of Washington, he continued his support by contracting and developing neighborhood programs, many of which still exist today Henry lived in East Yakima, where he personally, and by example, sought to improve housing, education and recreational opportunities for the neighborhoods. As a Yakima City Council member for 24 years, four of those as Mayor, he was always aware of, and worked tirelessly for, the needs of the poor, hungry, and disenfranchised. During my career as a Yakima County Planner, Yakima Community and Economic Development Director, and Assistant City Manager for over 28 years, and a board member of OIC of Washington for 15 of those years, I worked closely with this man. He was a committed community leader and consensus builder for the good of all of Yakima. It is appropriate to rename the physical embodiment of his life's work and unfailing dedication THE HENRY BEAUCHAMP COMMUNITY CENTER. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of this request. Respectfully, ) i( a :a Glenn K Rice f w -.sue ..o . `„ y> Yakima City Council 129 North Second Street Yakima, WA 98901 Subject: Renaming of the Southeast Community Center Dear Mayor Gutierrez and City Council Members, I am writing in support of the proposal to rename the Southeast Community Center (SECC) to The Henry Beauchamp Community Center As a longtime City Council member and Mayor, OIC Executive Director, the first Director of the SECC and community leader, Henry made a powerful and lasting impact on the City of Yakima and its policies, but as if not more important, on the many lives he intersected within the community over his life of public service During my time with the City, my most common interactions with Henry centered around the Martin Luther King Jr holiday celebration. This is a major community event requiring considerable coordination with the various city departments, the Yakima Convention Center, several churches and non - profit organizations, volunteers and others. A natural leader, Henry led this effort in a calm easy manner and every year turned out a success. Those monthly planning meetings were held at the SECC. Henry would stride in right on time and in a way that brought order without his uttering a word Henry joined people together regardless of their differences, he made things happen with a smile and the tilt of his head. , He was positive and selfless but also possessed a charisma one couldn't say "no" to — and he knew it, which made it all the more special to work with Henry Many was the time I found myself agreeing to or offering much more than I had contemplated or had authority to agree to. My time as a city employee has passed, however my family and I remain active in the community and continue to participate in the MLK march. While I have only lived in Yakima a dozen years (full and part- time), even that relatively short time, I have developed a profound respect for the impact Henry Beauchamp and his legacy has left on the face and in the heart of Yakima and all its people. I do not know of a more fitting tribute to Henry and to the entire community than to name the Community Center he helped build, direct and support for most of his adult life after him. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Dave Zabel! Former Yakima Assistant City Manager July 25, 2016 Avina Gutierrez District 2 Mayor Dulce Gutierrez District 1 Carmen Mendez District 3 Bill Lover District 4 Kathy Coffey District 5 Maureen Adkison District 6 Holly Cousens District 7 Assistant Mayor Dear Mayor Gutierrez and Yakima City Council, My purpose in writing is to support the re- naming of the Southeast Community Center to bear the name of Henry Beauchamp. I have known Mr Beauchamp most of my adult life and personally sought Mr Beauchamp's counsel many times during my 13 year tenure as Board Chair of the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle. I was made to feel as if I were one of Mr Beauchamp's true friends and my appreciation and affection for him is beyond easy expression. I won't try to recite all of Mr Beauchamp's well known accomplishments. I would prefer that you know Mr Beauchamp went through life giving, not taking - doing, improving, suggesting and helping. Whether it was testifying in Olympia on behalf of the voiceless or his personal outreach to save the youth of Yakima, Mr. Beauchamp applied himself with kindness, decency and compassion. All of us in, from and beyond Yakima whose lives he has touched and influenced are in support of naming of "the center" after Mr Beauchamp. Respectfully, Paul Chiles, President Chiles & Company, Inc. case family programs 9 4';• , safe children I strong famines 1 supportive communities July 28, 2016 Yakima City Council 129 N 2nd Street Yakima, WA 98901 Re• Henry Beauchamp Dear Mayor Gutierrez: I am writing to request that the current Southeast Community Center be re -named as 'The Henry Beauchamp Community Center That would indeed be a most fitting tribute to the many benefits this community has derived from Henry's service, leadership, and impact. Henry Beauchamp was an outstanding community leader who served Yakima with passion, distinction, and outstanding dedication for decades. He was instrumental in getting the Southeast Community Center funded and built. Henry also then served as the Executive Director of the Center before founding OIC of Washington. Both of these programs have positively impacted countless vulnerable youth and families in Yakima. Henry also served on the Yakima City Council for 24 years and served a term as the first African American Mayor of Yakima. In addition, he was dedicated to Casey Family Programs & youth in foster care as he served for years on our Advisory Committee & Community Resource Council. Henry's steadfast commitment to improving the lives of the citizens of Yakima and especially his devotion to young people was an inspiration to all who knew him and experienced his leadership skills. We believe that renaming the Center in his honor would be a fitting & honorable way to recognize Henry's service and remind us regularly of his many contributions. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, I i 4 00 4 g1, -rift... Sloa B g • s, ACSW Senior Dir - Ft- • Office Yakima P 509.457 8197 C 509.961 3506 F 509 457 6499 Ibiggsca casev.orq BUMS Building on 50 Years of Investing in Hope 1 1966 -2016 INVESTING safe children l strong families ( supportive communities IN HOPE tI0B ,i4 ■1N MESE P'509.457 8197 1 F 509.457.64991' www.casey.arg 404 N. 3"0 Street 1 Yakima, WA 98901 l ab'�. 1 v1 1 Subj: Mr Beauchamp Date: 7/28/2016 1011 50 A.M Pacific Daylight Time From: domtac(ccox.net To: granhuev(a,aol.com Dear Ester Congratulations on your efforts to rename the S E. Community Center the Henry Beauchamp Community Center! I worked with YVOIC the year after the fire in which many of its founding documents were lost (including its IRS 501 c3 number) What a public servant Mr Beauchamp was! He dedicated his intelligence, his knowledge and the energy of all his waking hours toward providing jobs, vocational education, and the necessary academic skills to Yakima citizens of all cultures who needed them when needs were great and resources few My first assignment was to look for a typewriter and a fork lift, and (as a classroom teacher) I did not know a forklift from a screwdriver Much credit is due to Mrs. Beauchamp who supported his efforts. Please give my regards to Darrel (Mr Beauchamp's nephew) and John Riggins and all who worked at YVOIC in the mid -70's. I left Yakima in January '78, but I learned so many valuable lessons from my time at YVOIC and the example of Mr Beauchamp I am Sister Nora Murphy, a Dominican Sister of Tacoma WA now living /working in San Ysidro, CA (U S. - Mexican Border where Mr Trump wants to build a wall!) Thursday, July 28, 2016 AOL GRANHUEY I ask. I vi I Subj: Renaming of Yakima's SECC Date: 7/26/2016 11:2009 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time From: Young Rta'�,heritage.edu To: granhuey4aol.com Ester, Thank you for inviting me to support an effort to rename Yakima's Southeast Community Center to honor Henry Beauchamp. As you know, I was not here in Yakima during Mr Henry Beauchamp's lifetime, however I can bear witness to the fact that anytime his name is mentioned in my hearing (and that has been often), it has always been with a special reverence and an indication of how insightful, dedicated, caring, motivating, and a humanitarian of the first -order he was. To my knowledge, it would be a fitting honor to recognize Mr Beauchamp by placing his name on the Southeast Community Center, a center which he once led as its director, and which, to this day is providing essential services to all citizens, but especially to the youth of the Southeast Yakima community I believe that this renaming in his honor would be a very appropriate recognition of Mr Beauchamp's contribution to the Southeast Community center and the entire Yakima community I whole - heartedly support the effort to rename the Southeast Community Center the Henry Beauchamp Community Center Sincerely, Roland K. Young, Grant Director Heritage University Tuesday July 26. 2016 AOL GRANHUEY 1 i 1 , 1 vis ; \ li l' 11241 mo. 14 k7i \ ' ‘Iprq 1! lir! j I 1 4 4 1 ,4zir 1 6 1 4 Subj: Henry Beauchamp Date. 7/24/2016 12:3809 P M. Pacific Daylight Time From: agcardenas(c�charter.net To. granhuey What a great man and champion for people and for God! I am proud to add my name to the effort to rename the SE Community Center in his honor Thank you for proposing this and i pray that the Yakima City Council sees the wisdom of this action. Symbols are important and the SE Community Center is a powerful remembrance of the work of many who have labored for truth & justice in this valley Blessings on you too, Ester I remember that last lunch we shared at the Yakima Nation Restaurant in Toppenish you, me and Henry Antonio G. Cardenas 1006 Broadview Drive Grandview, WA 98930 509 830 4753 Sunday, July 24, 2016 AOL GRANHUEY Dear City Council July 18, 2016 It is with a great deal of passion and excitement that I am asking the Yakima City Council to consider naming the Southeast Community Center after one of Yakima's statesman, Mr. Henry Beauchamp. In addition to serving 2 terms as our major, Henry served his community for 24 years on Council also serving on multiple local and state Boards and Commissions, while not wavering in his support of the children of Yakima, a champion of our children forever and forever I remember attending Council meetings during some of the tough times in our City's history while emotions ran high and tolerance was missing. I can see him sitting there with his hands clasped m a prayerful way as deliberations continued on and on, listening for the opportunity to offer compromise. Mr Beauchamp, a humble man, was recognized by the Washington State legislature through BB 4660, and honored with these words, "for years of dedicated service, his personal and professional integrity and his faithfulness to principles and ideals that he worked so diligently for." As one of the early directors of the Southeast Community Center, Mr. Beauchamp worked unselfishly to make our community free of the chains of discnmmation, child abuse, drug addiction, and promoted early education for children. He stood up for those who had lost their way regardless of age, gender, socio- economic status, race or ethnicity The Southeast Community Center is his legacy and it is only fitting that tonight we acknowledge and honor him by naming the center, The Henry Beauchamp Community Center Thank you for your favorable response Sincer: i Steve , 11 15 South 6 Street Yakima,WA 98901 Subj: Supporter Date. 7/24/2016 8 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time From: germainemcconville(a�gmail.com To granhuevaol.com Hello, my name is Germaine McConville: daughter of Aleatha and Alfred McConville, and granddaughter of Bill Whiz. I knew brother Beauchamp from Morningstar Church. He and his wife were always friendly to me. My grandfather would take me and we would go visit him sometimes over at his OIC office to chat. I just felt compelled to write on behalf of the McConville family that we do believe the name should be changed in great honor of Brother Beauchamp. Sincerely Germaine Sunday, July 24, 2016 AOL GRA-NHUEY Subj Henry Beauchamp Date: 7/24/2016 8 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time From: janeg5l(a�icloud.com To granhuey(a aol.com Henry Beauchamp selflessly served our community and was a role model for generations of young people who needed encouragement and support. It is only right that the Yakima City Council take action to rename the Southeast Community Center after Henry Beauchamp. Jane Gutting Sent from my iPad= Sunday, July 24, 2016 AOL GRANHUEY 1 (1 G l vl l Subj: Beauchamp Community Center Date: 7/24/2016 2:03:32 P M. Pacific Daylight Time From: Ivnnquesenburv(c�yahoo.com To. granhuev aC�aol.com Please add my name to the list of people asking the Yakima City Council to rename the Southeast Community Center in honor and memory of Henry Beauchamp He was a fine man and an outstanding citizen and Yakima is a better city for his having been here. Lynn Quesenbury 513 North 64th Avenue Yakima WA 98908 Sent from my iPad Sunday July 24. 2016 AOL GRANHUEY Subj. Support Date. 7/24/2016 2.30:45 P M. Pacific Daylight Time From: bakercom ci charter.net To. granhuev(c�aol.com I wholeheartedly support renaming the Center to be the Henry Beauchamp Community Center As a long -time fan of Mr Beauchamp and what he accomplished for our community and region, this is a fitting and meaningful tribute to his memory Thank you for championing this effort. If my schedule permits, I will attend the council meeting to support this initiative t7 &o# gebeee The Best Day starts with the Vision, Dreams, and Optimism To Make Tomorrow Better bakercom @charter.net B. 509 930 -0686 H. 509.248 -8659 2007 Lakeview Drive, Yakima, WA 98902 Sunday, July 24, 2016 AOL GRANHUEY 1 uV 1 •l 1 Subj: (no subject) Date. 7/24/2016 4 5919 P M. Pacific Daylight Time From: royka2aol.com To. qranhuevaol.com Ester Please add my name and support for the renaming in Henry's memory Royal Keith Sunday July 24 2016 AOL GRANHUEY Subj Community center Date: 7/24/2016 4 55:08 P M. Pacific Daylight Time From: donaldrw.71(kgmail.com To. granhuey(aaol.com I knew Henry years ago I know that was a nice man and wanted to do good things for the community And he did Please consider naming the the community center after him Thank you Donald Sent from my iPhone 1 C15%.• I V1 I Subj: Henry Date: 7/23/2016 9'36:15 P M. Pacific Daylight Time From: ron(c�dedicatedrealty.net To. granhuevaaol.com Ester, I think this is a great idea. Please count me as a supporter of renaming the center in honor of Henry Thank you Ron Anderson Candidate County Commissioner District 2 ronandmaryyakima @msn.com 961 6482 cell phone Sunday, July 24, 2016 AOL GRANHUEY 1 0.E'G 1 Vl 1 Subj: H Beauchamp Date: 7/24/2016 10:34 11 P M. Pacific Daylight Time From: brendakmims(asimail.com To. granhuev(a�aol.com For a man who gave such a tremendous amount of his time to make Yakima a better place. I feel it would be a great honor to rename the Yakima community center to Henry Beauchamp Community Center Thank you Linda Mims Sent from my iPhone= Monday. July 25, 2016 AOL GRANHUEY 1 RE, 1 Vl 1 Subj: Henry Beauchamp Center Date: 7/25/2016 3 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time From: h123nk(7a hotmail.com To. granhuey(cDaol.com Dear Esther YES! I'm all for having the Southeast Community Center rename in honor of such a fine, fine man, Henry Beauchamp I heard Mr Beauchamp for the first time at Eisenhower's 1970 Baccalaureate Many years later, I had the privilege of attending the Y C. Jail's women's church service that Henry and his other volunteers would so faithfully conduct when I was the women's chaplain at the jail. On occasion, Henry would arrive late to his church's (Morningstar) Sunday evening women's service because he'd also volunteered to have church at the Walla Walla State prison. What a giving individual he was! This honor of renaming the center is long overdue and I thank you for pursuing it. Truly, Norma Shaeffer Mnndav July 25 2016 AOT GrRANHLTEY 1 u.V. 1 MI 1 Subj re- naming community center Date. 7/26/2016 11 0954 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time From: rqunityworks.net To. granhuev(a�aol.com Dear Ester, I would support re- naming the Southeast Community Center to the "Henry Beauchamp Community Center " He did so much for Yakima. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. Warmly, Randie Gottlieb Tuesday July 26. 2016 AOL GRANHUEY 1 K�V 1 Vl 1 Subj: Re: forum on race relations Date. 7/26/2016 3'07 16 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time From: Jessicagilbertcellars.com To. GRANHUEY(a�aol.com I 100% support renaming the Southeast Community Center to the Henry Beauchamp Community Center A worthy honor and a lasting legacy for our community Jessica Moskwa Hawkins GILBERT CELLARS, Yakima, WA (509) 961 -0760 The Hackett Ranch Weddings & Events The Cellar Gallery Meetings & Events Tuesday, July 26, 2016 AOL GRANHUEY I. aE,c I vi I Subj Support for the Henry Beauchamp Community Center Date: 7/26/2016 2:44 14 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time From: bridget.russelgmail.com To GRANHUEY c(Daol.com I proudly support the effort to rename the Southeast Community Center as the "Henry Beauchamp Community Center " Bridget Russel Tuesday July 26, 2016 AOL GRANHUEY Subj. Henry Beauchamp Community Ctr Date: 7/27/2016 10:2931 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time From: morphetbrown(a gmail.com To. granhuey(a aol.com TO Yakima City Council I strongly support renaming the South East Community Center The late Mr Beauchamp gave generously of his time and his compassion, for over 40 years. He worked tirelessly to bring about life opportunities for the underserved young people of Yakima. Please go forward with this proposal to honor Mr Beauchamp and acknowledge his service to our community Mary Morphet -Brown 1001 Rose Place Yakima. 98902 Sent from my iPhone= Wednesday July 27 2016 AOL GRANHUEY rage i or I Subj: Re: H Beauchamp Date: 7/27/2016 10:28:04 P M. Pacific Daylight Time From: brendakmimsqmail.com To GRANHUEY(aol.com Linda shared the artical with us and we agree! Henry Beauchamp is truly worthy of his name on the south east community center He gave so much to his community Always willing to stop and help others. EXCELLANT IDEA! Thanks so much. Edrean and Brenda Mims On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 1001 AM, <GRANHUEY aol.com> wrote: Thank you so much So glad you saw the article and responded Ester Huey In a message dated 7/24/2016 10 34 11 P M Pacific Daylight Time, brendakmims(a�gmail.com writes. For a man who gave such a tremendous amount of his time to make Yakima a better place. I feel it I would be a great honor to rename the Yakima community center to Henry Beauchamp Community Center Thank you Linda Mims Sent from my iPhone= Thursday .Tulv 28. 2016 AOT GRANTT TFY CITIZEN REQUEST TO RENAME SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTER By my signature below, I support the proposal to the Yakima City Council to re -name the Southeast Yakima Community Center to "THE HENRY BEAUCHAMP COMMUNITY CENTER" in honor and recognition of 45 years of selfless and extraordinary civic and community service in the City of Yakima. Further we request that if the Council approves this request, a public commemoration ceremony be held on Wednesday November 9, 2016 (Mr Beauchamp's 83 birthdate) at the Center, including changing of signage indicating the same. 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S-6- 40 -9790 i 5o9 ?-9 9 (v q l ''"=`" s NAACP T 509 - 575 -6114 �4 pgep+' 1211 South Seventh Street F 509 -575 -4649 Yakima, WA 98901 www NAACP org July 29, 2016 City of Yakima Council Members Avina Gutierrez, Mayor Holly Cousens, Assistant Mayor Councilwomen Carmen Mendez Councilwomen Dulce Gutierrez Councilwomen Kathy Coffey Councilwomen Maureen Adkinson Councilman Bill Lover 129 North Second Street Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Council Members, This letter is to inform you the NAACP supports the proposal to honor Mr Henry Beauchamp by re- naming the Southeast Yakima Community Center, to the Henry Beauchamp Community Center Mr Beauchamp was truly a great citizen and leader in the Yakima community Respectfully, 1R-tiAclAk) Rev Robert Tnmble, President Yakima County NAACP Southeast Yakima Community Center 1211 South Seventh Street Yakima, WA 98901 Serving children and families since 1969 July 29, 2016 City of Yakima Council Members Avma Gutierrez, Mayor Holly Cousens, Assistant Mayor Councilwomen Carmen Mendez Councilwomen Dulce Gutierrez Councilwomen Kathy Coffey Councilwomen Maureen Adkinson Councilman Bill Lover 129 North Second Street Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Council Members, The Southeast Community Advisory Board supports the proposal to re -name the center to Henry Beauchamp Community Center Mr Beauchamp was a great Amencan and a great community leader We respectfully support your consideration on this matter Sincerely, �sw C ZA JL Rev Robert Tnmble, President SEYCC Advisory Board ,