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Resolution: 220-15
File Number: 2015-0543
LIB HORN ANIMAL SHELTER OF FAYETTEVILLE:
A RESOLUTION TO RENAME THE FAYETTEVILLE ANIMAL SHELTER THE LIB HORN
ANIMAL SHELTER OF FAYETTEVILLE
WHEREAS, Olivia "Lib" Horn, a true champion and friend of animals, served as the Director of
the Fayetteville Animal Shelter for more than thirteen years from August of 1987 to January of
2001 and oversaw the transition of ownership of the shelter from the Humane Society of the Ozarks to
the City of Fayetteville; and
WHEREAS, Lib had an integral role as Director in creating the shelter clinic, hiring the City's
first staff veterinarian and promoting the low cost spay and neuter program for Fayetteville residents;
and
WHEREAS, the innovative practices and procedures developed at the Fayetteville Animal Shelter
during Lib's tenure became a model for other shelters nationwide; and
WHEREAS, after leaving her position as the Fayetteville Animal Shelter Director, Lib continued
her passionate advocacy for animals and was the driving force behind the creation of the Lester C.
Howick Animal Shelter of Washington County; and
WHEREAS, after Hurricane Katrina, Lib led an entirely volunteer shelter for animals rescued
from New Orleans and saw every animal taken in by the shelter returned to its original owner or
adopted by a new owner; and
WHEREAS, Lib dedicated her life to being a tireless protector of and advocate for the unwanted,
mistreated, and tortured animals of the world and will always be remembered for her compassion to
both animals and people.
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File Number.' 2015-0543
Resolution. 220-15
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby renames the Fayetteville
Animal Shelter the Lib Horn Animal Shelter of Fayetteville in recognition of the significant
contributions Lib made to the lives of the residents and animals of the City of Fayetteville through more
than three decades of dedicated public service.
PASSED and APPROVED on 12/1/2015
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-- File Number: 2015-0543
Agenda Date: 12/1/2015 Version: 1 Status: Passed
In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Resolution
Agenda Number: C. 1
LIB HORN ANIMAL SHELTER OF FAYETTEVILLE:
A RESOLUTION TO RENAME THE FAYETTEVILLE ANIMAL SHELTER THE LIB HORN
ANIMAL SHELTER OF FAYETTEVILLE
WHEREAS, Olivia "Lib" Horn, a true champion and friend of animals, served as the Director of the
Fayetteville Animal Shelter for more than thirteen years from August of 1987 to January of 2001 and
oversaw the transition of ownership of the shelter from the Humane Society of the Ozarks to the City of
Fayetteville; and
WHEREAS, Lib had an integral role as Director in creating the shelter clinic, hiring the City's first
staff veterinarian and promoting the low cost spay and neuter program for Fayetteville residents; and
WHEREAS, the innovative practices and procedures developed at the Fayetteville Animal Shelter
during Lib's tenure became a model for other shelters nationwide; and
WHEREAS, after leaving her position as the Fayetteville Animal Shelter Director, Lib continued her
passionate advocacy for animals and was the driving force behind the creation of the Lester C. Howick
Animal Shelter of Washington County; and
WHEREAS, after Hurricane Katrina, Lib led an entirely volunteer shelter for animals rescued from
New Orleans and saw every animal taken in by the shelter returned to its original owner or adopted by a
new owner; and
WHEREAS, Lib dedicated her life to being a tireless protector of and advocate for the unwanted,
mistreated, and tortured animals of the world and will always be remembered for her compassion to
both animals and people.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby renames the Fayetteville
Animal Shelter the Lib Horn Animal Shelter of Fayetteville in recognition of the significant
contributions Lib made to the lives of the residents and animals of the City of Fayetteville through more
than three decades of dedicated public service.
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 12/3/2015
Legistar ID No.: 2015-0543
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
FOR: Council Meeting of December 1, 2015
FROM:
City Attorney Kit Williams
ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION TITLE AND SUBJECT:
A RESOLUTION TO RENAME THE FAYETTEVILLE ANIMAL SHELTER THE
LIB HORN ANIMAL SHELTER OF FAYETTEVILLE
APPROVED FOR AGENDA:
City/Attorney Kit Williams
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