COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE NAMING OF THE CITY
BUILDING LOCATED AT 50 NORTH FOURTH AVENUE AS
“CASA CASILLAS” IN HONOR OF CHULA VISTA RESIDENT
AND ARTIST, PAULA CASILLAS
WHEREAS, cultural arts in Chula Vista is the culmination of local heritage, artistic talent, creative activities and opportunities that develop social cohesion and a positive creative environment for all Chula Vistans of all abilities, and
WHEREAS, the renovation of 50 North Fourth Avenue into an intergenerational art gallery provides the City of Chula Vista with community arts programming and artist in residence spaces, and
WHEREAS, the Casillas family has a long history of service to the community and the country for generations that continue to this day, and
WHEREAS, Paula Casillas, a Chula Vista resident for over 80 years, supported the war efforts during World War II while working at Rohr Aircraft as a spot welder, and
WHEREAS, Paula Casillas, nurtured her talent as a painter through the city’s Recreation Department programming.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, hereby approves the naming of the City building located at 50 North Fourth Avenue to be used as the City’s new intergenerational art gallery, as “Casa Casillas,” in honor of Chula Vista resident and artist, Paula Casillas.
Presented by
Maria V. Kachadoorian
City Manager
Approved as to form by
Glen R. Googins
City Attorney