Resolution No. 19-39RESOLUTION NO. 19-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FL HONORARILY DESIGNATING
A PORTION OF DUTTON ISLAND ROAD WEST INSIDE DUTTON ISLAND PRESERVE,
FROM THE FRONT GATE WESTBOUND TO THE FRONT PARKING LOT INCLUDING
THE BRIDGE IN THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, AS "U.S. ARMY SFC LEROY EVERETT
MEMORIAL PARKWAY"; DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO ERECT AND PROUDLY DISPLAY
SUITABLE MARKERS TO HONOR ATLANTIC BEACH RESIDENT SERGEANT FIRST
CLASS LEROY EVERETT, WHO GAVE HIS LIFE FOR OUR COUNTRY DURING THE
VIETNAM WAR AND THUS DESIGNATING THIS PORTION OF ROADWAY AND BRIDGE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 334.071(3), Florida Statutes, provides that a city or county must pass a resolution in support
of a particular designation before road markers are erected; and
WHEREAS, Leroy Everett was born and raised on Mealy Lane in Atlantic Beach, served in the U.S. Army,
achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class, and deployed on two tours in Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, on December 19, 1967, a UH -1D from the 162nd Assault Helicopter Company sustained engine
failure at an altitude of 200 foot during takeoff from Phouc Vinh Airfield loaded with troops for a practice combat assault.
The tail boom struck trees and separated from the aircraft, and the main cabin hit the ground and turned over, burning on
impact. Engine loss was due to fatigue failure of a blade in the turbine wheel. All 10 people aboard the helicopter suffered
fatal injuries, including SFC Everett; and
WHEREAS, SFC Everett is forever honored on Panel 32E, Line 21 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall; and
WHEREAS, SFC Everett played as a child on Dutton Island Preserve, known locally at the time as "Girvin
Island." Later, to practice for upcoming Douglas Anderson High School swim meets, he would often jump from the
Preserve's bridge into the water.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach:
SECTION 1. The City Commission approves and adopts the honorary designation of Dutton Island Road West
inside Dutton Island Preserve from the front gate westbound to the front parking lot including the bridge in Atlantic Beach,
Fla., as "U.S. Army SFC Leroy Everett Memorial Parkway".
SECTION 2. The City Commission hereby directs staff to erect and proudly display suitable markers at the
honorarily designated roadway to honor Atlantic Beach resident Sergeant First Class Leroy Everett, who gave his life for
our country during the Vietnam War.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, this 26th day of August, 2019.
Ellen Glasser, ayor
Attest:
401,441.‘1444tte,
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Br na M. Dui City Attorney