HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 468-17 - MCC Naming of Buildings. Drs. Charles H. & William J. Mayo. and Mayo Properties Association
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, early in Rochester’s history, Dr. Charles H. and William J. Mayo
recognized the urgent need of the City for a public auditorium of such design and size as
adequately to meet the many civic requirements; and,
WHEREAS, the Drs. Mayo wished to provide a suitable building which could serve as a
meeting place for its citizens as well as its children, where fine music, athletic contests, public
addresses, and outstanding theatrical productions could be made available for the community
and its many thousands of visitors; and,
WHEREAS, the Drs. Mayo also wished to address the dire need for employment in the
community due to general business conditions with little work available and many men
unemployed; and,
WHEREAS, Dr. Charles H. Mayo personally contributed a sum of $150,000 (one
hundred and fifty thousand dollars) and Mayo Properties Association, of which Dr. William J.
Mayo served as chairperson, contributed the balance of funds for purposes of constructing
and outfitting a building suitable for cultural, social and recreational purposes; and,
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Rochester did adopt a resolution on
February 7, 1938, accepting the generous offer of Dr. Charles H. Mayo and Mayo Properties
Association for the construction of said building known as Mayo Civic Auditorium.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Rochester that the City wishes to acknowledge the substantial contributions of Drs. Charles H.
and William J. Mayo and Mayo Properties Association, and recognize their continuing legacy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council that Presentation Hall will henceforth be
known and named as Dr. Charles H. Mayo Presentation Hall.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council that McDonnell Foyer will henceforth be
known and named as Dr. William J. Mayo Reception Hall.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council that Auditorium will henceforth be known
and named as Mayo Civic Auditorium.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council that dedicated displays within the
concourse connecting Dr. Charles H. Mayo Presentation Hall and Dr. William J. Mayo
Reception Hall shall henceforth be known and named Mayo Community Gallery, and feature a
rotating display to include the center’s curated historical artifacts inventory or other museum
quality displays as curated by Mayo Clinic.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council that sustained recognition of the
contributions of Drs. Charles H. and William J. Mayo and Mayo Properties Association will be
afforded in perpetuity through an ongoing relationship established between the Mayo family,
Mayo Clinic, and the City of Rochester.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS __________ DAY OF _______________, 2017.
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PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST: __________________________
CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS _____ DAY OF ______________________, 2017.
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MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)
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