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Home My WebLink About94-21 RESOLUTIONOF FAYETTF i 9gKgrySPS 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 94-21 File Number: 2021-0183 STREET NAME CHANGE: A RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE NAME OF LEROY POND DRIVE TO NOLAN RICHARDSON DRIVE AND TO CHANGE THE NAME OF GOVERNMENT AVENUE TO LT. COLONEL LEROY POND AVENUE WHEREAS, Noland Richardson, Jr. was the Razorback Head Basketball Coach for seventeen years (1985-2002);and WHEREAS, Nolan Richardson was the first and currently is the only Razorback Head Basketball Coach to lead the Razorbacks to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship when the Razorbacks defeated the Duke University Blue Devils in 1994; and WHEREAS, Coach Nolan Richardson has accomplished the rare triple crown of college basketball by winning the Division I National Championship, the National Invitational Tournament Championship, and the National Junior College Championship; and WHEREAS, Coach Richardson's Razorbacks made it to the Final Four three times, won. five Southwest or Southeastern Conference Championships and four Southwest or Southeastern Conference Tournament Championships; and WHEREAS, Nolan Richardson has been named Naismith College Coach of the Year in 1994 and Southwest or Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year four times; and WHEREAS, Coach Richardson has been inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in 1998, the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008, and the Basketball Hall of Fame -n 2014; and Page 1 Printed on 3117121 Resolution: 94-21 File Number: 2021-0183 WHEREAS, Noland Richardson has continued to this day to be a valued community leader, advisor to our youth, and benefactor to charities; and Nolan Richardson helped to establish and continues to support the Yvonne Richardson Community Center and was recognized by Sacred Heart as Person of the Year for 2017; WHEREAS, the University of Arkansas Black Alumni Society has requested that the Fayetteville City Council rename Leroy Pond Drive that passes in front of Bud Walton Arena for Coach Noland Richardson; and WHEREAS, Fayetteville native and University of Arkansas graduate Captain Leroy Pond gallantly led his rifle company on D-Day assaulting Utah Beach, helping secure the beach landing area and routes inland off the beach, and earning a distinguished Service Cross for "outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty"; and WHEREAS, Captain Leroy Pond on July 8, 1944, received a Silver Star "for gallantry in action in Northern France ... (and) his gallantry, courage and determination under extremely difficult circumstances"; and WHEREAS, Leroy Pond's gallantry and excellent leadership of his troops in many bat-les led to his promotion to Lieutenant Colonel as well as a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a second Distinguished Service Cross for "extraordinary heroism ... intrepid actions, personal travery and zealous devotion to duty" on August 16th and 17th as he and his troops fought their way toward Germany; and WHEREAS, in December of 1944, Lt. Colonel Leroy Pond sadly was wounded in action and later died of his injuries as one of Fayetteville's war heroes of World War 11; and WHEREAS, soon after the end of World War 11, old military barracks were used for returning veterans attending the U of A near where Bud Walton arena now stands and named' in honor of Lt. Colonel Leroy Pond as was the drive into barracks area; and WHEREAS, with Camp Leroy Pond removed decades ago, a better street to honor our hometown hero would be to rename the avenue running from Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard inn the National Cemetery from "Government" avenue to "Lieutenant Colonel Leroy Pond" avenue which is the road other deceased veterans are taken and how their families and citizens go to the National Cemetery for interments, services, and commemorations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ClITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Page 2 Printed on 3117121 Resolution: 94-21 File Number: 2021-0183 Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby acknowlecges and thanks Coach Nolan Richardson for his outstanding accomplishments as the Razorback Head Basketball Coach as well as his community services and leadership and hereby renames Leroy Pond Drive to "Nolan Richardson Drive." Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville hereby expresses their great respect and admiration for the gallantry, heroism, and ultimate sacrifice of Fayetteville native Leroy :Pond and renames Government Avenue to "Lieutenant Colonel Leroy Pond Avenue" in his honor. PASSED and APPROVED on 3/16/2021 Attest: G\-E.R K Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer ;• FAyEneV� ' �= ON COO �-,tip'•. gn/sAs , ' ,.�' Page 3 Printed on 3117121 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 � Text File _ File Number: 2021 0183 Agenda Date: 3/16/2021 Version: 1 Status: Passed In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Resolution Agenda Number: C.1 STREET NAME CHANGE: A RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE NAME OF LEROY POND DRIVE TO NOLAN RICHARDSON DRIVE AND TO CHANGE THE NAME OF GOVERNMENT AVENUE TO LT. COLONEL LEROY POND AVENUE WHEREAS, Noland Richardson, Jr. was the Razorback Head Basketball Coach for seventeen years (1985-2002); and WHEREAS, Nolan Richardson was the first and currently is the only Razorback Head Basketball Coach to lead the Razorbacks to the NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Championship when the Razorbacks defeated the Duke University Blue Devils in 1994; and WHEREAS, Coach Nolan Richardson has accomplished the rare triple crown of college basketball by winning the Division 1 National Championship, the National Invitational Tournament Championship, and the National Junior College Championship; and WHEREAS, Coach Richardson's Razorbacks made it to the Final Four three times, won five Southwest or Southeastern Conference Championships and four Southwest or Southeastern Conference Tournament Championships; and WHEREAS, Nolan Richardson has been named Naismith College Coach of the Year in 1994 and Southwest or Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year four times; and WHEREAS, Coach Richardson has been inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in 1998, the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008, and the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014; and WHEREAS, Noland Richardson has continued to this day to be a valued community leader. advisor to our youth, and benefactor to charities; and Nolan Richardson helped to establish and continues tc support the Yvonne Richardson Community Center and was recognized by Sacred Heart as Person of the Year for 2017; WHEREAS, the University of Arkansas Black Alumni Society has requested that the Fayetleville City Council rename Leroy Pond Drive that passes in front of Bud Walton Arena for Coach Noland Richardson; and City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 311712021 File Number: 2021-0183 WHEREAS, Fayetteville native and University of Arkansas graduate Captain Leroy Pond gallantly led his rifle company on D-Day assaulting Utah Beach, helping secure the beach landing area and routes inland off the beach, and earning a distinguished Service Cross for "outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty"; and WHEREAS, Captain Leroy Pond on July 8, 1944, received a Silver Star "for gallantry in action in Norther France ... (and) his gallantry, courage and determination under extremely difficult circumstances"; and WHEREAS, Leroy Pond's gallantry and excellent leadership of his troops in many battles led to his promotion to Lieutenant Colonel as well as a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a second Distinguished Service Cross for: "extraordinary heroism ... intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty" on August 16th and 17th as he and his troops fought their way toward Germany; and WHEREAS, in December of 1944, Lt. Colonel Leroy Pond sadly was wounded in action and later died of his injuries as one of Fayetteville's war heroes of World War 11; and WHEREAS, soon after the end of World War 11, old military barracks were used for returning veterans attending the U of A near where Bud Walton arena now stands and named in honor of Lt. Colonel Leroy Pond as was the drive into barracks area; and WHEREAS, with Camp Leroy Pond removed decades ago, a better street to honor our hometown hero would be to rename the avenue running from Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard into the National Cemetery from "Government" avenue to "Lieutenant Colonel Leroy Pond" avenue which is the road other deceased veterans are taken and how their families and citizens go to the National Cemetery for interments, services, and commemorations. NOW, THEREFORE, 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 acknowledges and thanks Coach Nolan Richardson for his outstanding accomplishments as the Razorback Head Basketball Coach as well as his community services and leadership and hereby renames Leroy Pond Drive to "Nolan Richardson Drive." Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville hereby expresses their great respect and admiration for the gallantry, heroism, and ultimate sacrifice of Fayetteville native Leroy Pond and renames Government Avenue to "Lieutenant Colonel Leroy Pond Avenue" in his honor. City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 2 Printed on 311712021 Agenda Session Walkon 03/0921 Legistar ID No.: 2021- 0183 AGENDA REQUEST FORM FOR: Council Meeting of March 16, 2021 FROM: Council Member D'Andre Jones ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION TITLE AND SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE NAME OF LEROY POND DRIVE TO NOLAN RICHARDSON DRIVE AND TO CHANGE THE NAME OF MEADOW STREET BETWEEN STADIUM DRIVE AND GRAHAM AVENUE TO LEROY POND DRIVE APPROVED FOR AGENDA: 7 lfo v�,� b�, e P Council Member D'Andre Jones City Attorney Kk Williams Approved as to f rm Date cL. Z1zi Date Williams, Kit From: D'Andre Jones <dre91732000@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2021 12:02 PM To: Williams, Kit Subject: Resolution looks good CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Fayetteville. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hey Kit everything is good, I have a question when do I need to present it in order for to be considered at this upcoming agenda session?? Sent from my iPhone Williams, Kit From: D'Andre Jones <dre91732000@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2021 12:39 PM To: Williams, Kit Subject: Resolution for street name change CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Fayetteville. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello Kit, I would like to get with you and write the resolution in relation to changing the street name from Leroy Pond to Nolan Richardson Avenue. I am hoping to have it placed on the agenda at the March 9th agenda session meeting. Best Regards, D'Andre L. Jones - MSW, MA Fayetteville City Council Ward 1 Position 2 "Everybody can be great ... because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love. 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TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AND TO REQUEST THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE RENAME LEROY POND DRIVE NOLAN RICHARDSON BLVD IN SOLADARITY AND ALIGNMENT WITH THE UNIVERSIY OF ARKANSAS NAMING THE BASKETBALL COURT IN BUD WALTON ARENA IN HIS HONOR. LEROY POND DR. WOULD BE RELOCATED TO WHAT IS CURRENTLY MEADOW STREET. SUPPORTING EVIDENCE: • Coach Nolan Richardson Jr. was the men's head basketball coach for the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Razorbacks from 1985 unti12002; • Coach Richardson became the first Razorback basketball coach to lead the team to win an NCAA Division I Men's Championship Game when the Razorbacks beat the Duke University Blue Devils 76-72 on April 4, 1994, in Charlotte, North Carolina, • Coach Richardson remains the only head basketball coach in American basketball history to win a Division 1 National Championship, an NIT Championship, and a National Junior College Championship; • During his tenure at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, Coach Richardson's teams made 3 trips to the NCAA Final Four and won 3 Southwest Conference Regular Season Championships, 3 Southwest Conference Tournament Championships, 2 Southeastern Conference ("SEC") Regular Season Championships, 4 SEC Western Division Championships, and an SEC Tournament Championship; • Coach Richardson is a three -time Southwest Conference Coach of the Year, the Naismith College Coach of the Year in 1994, and the SEC Coach of the Year in 1998; • Coach Richardson was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in 1998, the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008, and the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014; • Coach Richardson has the highest all-time winning percentage in the history of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville basketball team, with 389 wins and only 169 losses in 17 seasons with the Razorbacks; • Coach Richardson has been honored for his work and service to the Yvonne Richardson Community Center here in Fayetteville as well as other organizations such as Sacred Heart where he was named Father Rahm Segundo Barrio Person of the year for 2017. This award recognizes an individual or organization committed to the betterment, works, and service to the cultural, historical, economic, educational, and social empowerment of the Segundo Barrio and its inhabitants, values, and unique experience; Coach Nolan Richardson is truly valued in the Fayetteville community. As head coach of a National Champion basketball program, Coach Richardson was a source of leadership for the black community in Arkansas. After his departure from the University, he chose to remain in Fayetteville and has showed many African American students that this was a place they could call home. Coach Nolan Richardson embodied and empowered the growing diversity of the University of Arkansas. To recognize and honor Coach Richardson's impact on the city of Fayetteville, the campus community, and the state, the University of Arkansas Black Alumni Society feels it is appropriate that the street located directly in front of Bud Walton Arena be named in his honor, The UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS BLACK ALUMNI SOCIETY recognizes and appreciates the dedication and hard work Coach Nolan Richardson Jr. showed as the head coach and requests that Leroy Pond Dr. be relocated to Meadow Street and the current street named Leroy Po2d Dr. be renamed Nolan Richardson Blvd. Received 03/09/21 For: Mayor Lioneld Jordan and the Fayetteville, AR City Council —March 9, 2021 From: Jerry B. Hogan, 1984 N. East Oaks Dr. #2, Fayetteville, AR, 479-521-5314, jbhogan22@hotmail.com Topic: Proposed Renaming of Leroy Pond Drive to Nolan Richardson Drive Summary: Historic information about Lt. Col. Leroy Pond Lt. Col. Leroy Pond, of Fayetteville, died of wounds received in heroic action during World War II. After the war, the University of Arkansas had a severe housing shortage for returning veterans who wanted to get a college degree. Camp Leroy Pond, using old military barracks, was established along what is now the north side of MLK Boulevard from just past the current Trail of Tears remembrance area to Razorback Road. Leroy Pond Drive was named in honor of Col. Pond's heroism and because he died in the service of our nation in winning the most important war in modern history. There is no objection to naming another street after Coach Nolan Richardson. I would suggest renaming Stadium Drive to Nolan Richardson Drive for his service to the university and to honor him for coaching the Razorback basketball team to the 1994 National Championship. Thank you. Jerry B. Hogan Lt. Col. Leroy Pond was one of the greatest military heroes in Fayetteville history. With the passage of time and with the influx of new people to town and the change that has occurred, Col. Pond's name has nearly been forgotten. All that remains of his courageous service and ultimate sacrifice for our nation is a street named after him and the camp that was once nearby used to ease the overcrowding at the University of Arkansas when all the veterans returned after World War 11. It is my position that Leroy Pond Drive should never be changed, altered, or renamed because of Col. Pond's extraordinary bravery and sacrifice. I do not oppose a street being named after Coach Nolan Richardson who guided the Razorback basketball team to the 1994 National Championship. And I understand that Bud Walton Arena and the basketball practice building are on Leroy Pond Drive but 1 just don't believe we should rename Leroy Pond Drive. 1 suggest instead that we rename Stadium Drive on the U of A campus to Nolan Richardson Drive. That would be a huge honor for Coach Richardson's contribution and would leave Col. Pond's street as it is. Here's a link to a University of Arkansas commemoration of Lt. Col. Pond: Remembering Lt. Col Lerov Pond on the 75th Anniversary of D-Day I University of Arkansas uark.edu Here's a link to a photograph of Camp Leroy Pond from the University's own website: U of A Campus- Camp Lerov Pond - Shared History: Favetteville and the University of Arkansas - Di�_Y;ital Collections (uark.edu) Here's a link to Lt. Col. Pond's service in the Military Times: https:Hvalor.militarytimes.com/hero/6178 Thank you very much, Jerry B. Hogan Fayetteville March 9, 2021 RECEIVED 03/15/21 Submit Public Comment This page is provided for efficient submission of public comment for City Council and Planning Commission meetings. All submissions must be directly related to a specific agenda item for the next meeting. Please ensure your comments conform to the Rules of Order and Procedure. RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE OF THE FAYETTEVILLE CITY COUNCIL Full Name* Charles Alison Address or Ward* o Address Ward Locate Your Ward Number Address * 317 E. Sutton St, Fayetteville Ex. 113 W Mountain St Phone Number 479-442-7499 Email charlie.alison@gmail.com Meeting Body* City Council Agenda Item 2021-0183 Number/Subject Please click the link below to navigate to the Agenda Page Locate City Council Agenda Item Locate Planning Commission Agenda Item Position Opposed Comments I am not opposed to naming a Fayetteville street in honor of former LIA coach Nolan Richardson. I am opposed to shoving aside the name of Leroy Pond, a university alumnus and Fayetteville native who gave up his life in combat for his country to the shorter, smaller section of Meadow Street proposed by this petition. I hope the City Council will vote against this change and talk with the petitioners about alternatives. Attachments .PDF preferred Section from the RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE OF THE FAYETTEVILLE CITY COUNCIL Adopted 01/07/2020 by Resolution #01-20 & Amended 06/1612020 by Resolution #170-20: Public Comments. Public comment at a Citv Council meelinu, shall be allowed for all members of the audience who have signed up prior to the beginning ofthe agenda item they wish to address being opened for public comment. Speakers shall be limited to a maximum of five (5) minutes to be broken into segments of three and two f minutes. Amendments may receive public comments only iapproved by the City Council by unanimous consent or majority vote. Ifpublic comment is allowed for an amendment. speakers will only be allowed to speak for three (3) minutes. The Cite Council may allow both a speaker additional time and an unsigned -up person to speak by unanimous consent or majority vote Courtesy and Respect. All members of the public, all city staff and elected officials shall accord the utmost courtesy and respect to each other at all times. All shall refrain from rude or derogatory remarks, reflections as to integrity, abusive comments and statements about motives or personalities. Any member of the public who violates these standards shall be ruled out of order by the Mayor, must immediately cease speaking and shall leave the podium. Enter the text you want this field to display Received 3/16/21 Submit Public Comment This page is provided for efficient submission of public comment for City Council and Planning Commission meetings. All submissions must be directly related to a specific agenda item for the next meeting. Please ensure your comments conform to the Rules of Order and Procedure. RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE OF THE FAYETTEVILLE CITY COUNCIL Full Name* Carol E Agana Address or Ward* Address Ward Locate Your Ward Number Ward* Ward 3 Phone Number 4794662665 Email carolagana@ymail.com Meeting Body* City Council and Planning Commission Agenda Item Whichever is meeting on the street name change Number/Subject Please click the link below to navigate to the Agenda Page Locate City Council Agenda Item Locate Planning Commission Agenda Item Position Comment Only Comments How soon we forget how Nolan Richardson left the University. He said, "if they go ahead and pay me my money, they can take my job tomorrow" after claiming that he was mistreated because of his race. Does anyone remember that? Then Richardson filed a lawsuit against the University. Does that person deserve a street named after him? You take a war hero's name off of the street sign and replace it with this? Think about it! I don't think he deserves the honor. Please don't do it. I'm not sure of the Ward I'm in. I live on East Maple Street. Attachments PDF preferred Section from the RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE OF THE FAYETTEVILLE CITY COUNCIL Adopted 01/07/2020 by Resolution #01-20 & Amended 06/16i2020 by Resolution #170-20: Public Comments. Public comment at a City Council meeting shall be allowed for all members of the audience who have signed up prior to the beginning ofthe agenda item they wish to address being opened -br public comment. Speakers shall be limited to a maximum of live (5) minutes to be broken into segments of three and two minutes. Amendments may receive public comments only if approved by the City Council by ur,aninuxls consent or majority vote. If public comment is allowed for an amendment, speakers will only be allowed to speak for three (3) minutes. -Ihe CitV Council may allo\v both a speaker additional time and an unsigned -up person to speak by unanimous Consent or majurit\'- vote Courtesy and Respect. All members of the public, all city staff and elected officials shall accord the utmost courtesy and respect to each other at all times. All shall refrain from rude or derogatory remarks, reflections as to integrity, abusive comments and statements about motives or personalities. Any member of the public who violates these standards shall be ruled out of order by the Mayor, must immediately cease speaking and shall leave the podium. Enter the text you want this field to display RECEIVED 03/16/21 Submit Public Comment This page is provided for efficient submission of public comment for City Council and Planning Commission meetings. All submissions must be directly related to a specific agenda item for the next meeting. Please ensure your comments conform to the Rules of Order and Procedure. RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE OF THE FAYETTEVILLE CITY COUNCIL Full Name* John J. Rownak, JR. Address or Ward* •; Address Ward Locate Your Ward Number Address* 3525 No. Buckingham Drive Ex. 113 W Mountain St Phone Number 479-601-2109 Email john@rownak.net Meeting Body* City Council Agenda Item Leroy Pond Drive Number/Subject Please click the link below to navigate to the Agenda Page Locate City Council Agenda Item Locate Planning Commission Agenda Item Position Opposed Comments I am completely in favor of naming a Fayetteville street in honor of Nolan Richardson. That action is overdue. I am opposed to renaming a street named for a Fayetteville native and U of A graduate who died for our country. Rename Stadium Drive. That name honors no one and goes past Bud Walton Arena. Don't let people forget who Leroy Pond was and the sacrifice that he and so many others have made for the rest of us. Thank you. Attachments PDF preferred Section from the RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE OF THE FAYETTEVILLE CITY COUNCIL Adopted 01/07/2020 by Resolution #01-20 & Amended 06/1612020 by Resolution #170-20: Public Comments. Public comment at a City Council meeting shall be allowed for all members of the audience who have signed up prior to the beginning of the agenda item the), wish to address being opened for public comment. Speakers shall be limited to a maximum of five (5) minutes to be broken into�seements of three and two minutes. amendments may receive public comments only if -approved by the City Council by unanimous consent or majority vote. if public comment iS allowed for an amendment. speakers will onfy be allowed o speak for three (3) minutes. The City Council may allow both a speaker additional time and an unsigned -up person to speak by unanimous consent or majority vote Courtesy and Respect. All members of the public, all city staff and elected officials shall accord the utmost courtesy and respect to each other at all times. All shall refrain from rude or derogatory remarks; reflections as to integrity, abusive comments and statements about motives or personalities. Any member of the public who violates these standards shall be ruled out of order by the Mayor, must immediately cease speaking and shall leave the podium. Enter the text you want this field to display Bobby Cloud Real Estate Appraiser Post Office Box 22421 Jackson, Mississippi 39236 March 18, 2021 Fayetteville City Council Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 Dear Council Members. I have just read in the newspaper today that the council has approved naming a street in the city after former Arkansas basketball coach, Nolan Richardson. This was apparently done by the council's fear of being called a racist if they opposed the issue. Richardson called Frank Broyles, a white devil and attempted to sue the University of Arkansas. If that suit was still ongoing. would the council still approved this move. Frank Broyles and Eddy Sutton should be the heroes along with Leroy Pond far above anything Coach Richardson has done. I don't believe that a person that who showed no respect for his former athletic director by calling him bad names and attempted to sue his former school he was given the opportunity to coach., Lt. Colonel Pond gave his life for his country. Frank Broyles' value to the University is much greater as is Eddy Sutton's. Broyles won a national championship and Coach Sutton built the basketball program, not Coach Richardson. You people would probably like to put Nolan Rlchardson's picture on the dollar bill if you could and move George Washington's to one not seen often. If you must continue your quest, put Richardson's name on a new street. and don't move Colonel Pond from his street. March 18, 2021 Fayetteville City Council You councilmen need some courage to stand up for people of honor. Honor is earned by those of character. People who are honest and trustworthy. Calling someone a "white devil". is racist as they come. What if Coach Broyles had called Richardson a black racist? Would you named a street after Broyles? I think not! May God give you all the courage to do what's right. God bless, ftt,k BobbYloud Long time Razorback Fan