Resolution No. 19-33RESOLUTION NO. 19-33
A RESOLUTION NAMING THE FORMER CITY COMMISSION CHAMBER AT
ADELE GRAGE CULTURAL CENTER "GULLIFORD HALL" IN HONOR OF
FORMER ATLANTIC BEACH MAYOR AND COMMISSIONER BILL GULLIFORD,
WHO ALSO REPRESENTED THE BEACHES ON THE JACKSONVILLE CITY
COUNCIL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Adele Grage Cultural Center is an iconic and charming Atlantic Beach landmark at 716
Ocean Boulevard within Bull Park; and
WHEREAS, the cultural center building served as Town Hall (later named City Hall) from 1932 until
1991, when a new City Hall was constructed at 800 Seminole Road within Jack Russell Park; and
WHEREAS, theatre groups, civic organizations, families and others utilize Adele Grage Cultural Center
for meetings, events, social activities and art exhibits; and
WHEREAS, the cultural center also houses the Atlantic Beach Recreation Department offices; and
WHEREAS, Bill Gulliford served on the Atlantic Beach City Commission as Mayor and Commissioner
during an integral part of the City's history, including during the relocation of City Hall from Bull Park to Jack
Russell Park, and also served two terms representing the Beaches on the Jacksonville City Council; and
WHEREAS, on the occasion of Mr. Gulliford's retirement from public service, the Atlantic Beach City
Commission finds it fitting to name the former Commission Chamber in what is now Adele Grage Cultural Center
"Gulliford Hall".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Atlantic Beach City Commission:
Section 1. The City of Atlantic Beach hereby expresses its appreciation and admiration to Bill Gulliford
for his exemplary public service career by naming the former Commission Chamber at what is now Adele Grage
Cultural Center "Gulliford Hall".
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, this 10th day of June, 2019.
Attest:
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
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Attorney
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Ellen Glasser, Mayor