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RESOLUTION NUMBER p2003 <br /> WHEREAS, the late Dirk H. Groenenberg had a great respect and love for animals; and <br /> WHEREAS. It was his intent to leave a gift from the Dirk H. Groenenberg Trust. <br /> NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Batesville, Arkansas, <br /> The said funds shall be used to build a new animal shelter building with a portion of the <br /> funds to be used for salaries at the shelter for the year 2404 only and the city graciously <br /> acknowledges the gift. These funds will not be used for any other purpose. <br /> The authority is given to the mayor to sign all documents relating to this project. The <br /> mayor shall have the authority to work with the estate on the chosen project site. <br /> The City shall name the animal shelter"The Viola&Dirk Groenenberg Animal Shelter <br /> of Batesville" and it shall be known as " The Groenenberg Animal Shelter of <br /> Batesville". The City shall place a plaque with the full name of the center and the <br /> following inscription: <br /> Hear our humble prayer, O God <br /> For our friends the animals, <br /> Especially for animals who are <br /> Suffering; for any that are hunted <br /> Lost or deserted or frightened <br /> Or hungry, for all that must be <br /> Put to death. <br /> We entreat for them all Thy mercy <br /> And pity, and for all those who deal <br /> With them we ask a heart of compassion <br /> And gentle hands and kindly words. <br /> Make us, ourselves, to be true friends to <br /> Animals and so to share the blessings of <br /> The merciful. <br /> Albert Schweitzer <br /> • <br />