94-16 v RESOLUTION NO. 94-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF THE
PRESERVATION AND RENOVATION OF THE ORIGINAL DUNCAN U. FLETCHER HIGH SCHOOL
(#63).
WHEREAS, the Fletcher High School (#63) building has, since 1937, housed most of the
secondary educational facilities for the Beaches and has, in many instances, served three generations of Beaches
residents in their pursuit of quality education; and
WHEREAS, this building is the most outstanding landmark at the Beaches being almost equidistant
between the farthest communities which it served: Mayport and Ponte Vedra; and
WHEREAS, this building is a monument to the courage and endurance of our countrymen who,
barely removed from the depths of the depression, chose to build an edifice the beauty of which is found in the
linear clarity of its brickwork; its dignity,in the lack of pretentious ornament; and finally its nobility,in its straight
forward composition; and
WHEREAS, the demolition or degradation of this noble structure would rob present and future
generations of their architectural, educational, and cultural heritage.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach:
Section 1. That the City of Atlantic Beach petitions the Duval County School Board to preserve
DUNCAN U. FLETCHER HIGH SCHOOL (#63).
Section 2. That the City of Atlantic Beach most sincerely asks that the Duval County School
System renovate DUNCAN U. FLETCHER HIGH SCHOOL(#63)and find an educational function for it as befits
its size, construction, history and dignity.
Section 3. That the City of Atlantic Beach encourages the cooperation of all necessary
governmental agencies, community organizations, volunteers, and alumni to lend their support to this worthwhile
effort and significant project.
�—y,,/, ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION of Atlantic Beach, Florida, this 9'th day of
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Lyman T. Fletcher
Mayor
Approv-• as to form and correctness:
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•, C. Jensei ?squire
City Attorne
ATTEST:
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Mauring, C/
City Clerk