Item M08
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Mceting Datc: ~~cLLLanujlrYL7, 2001
Division IJO('~'
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No X
Dcpartmcnt Commie'isloncr Williams, Dist. 4
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to dcdicate thc Big Pine Tcnnis Courts in thc namc of
Susann Thisler, and placemcnt of plaque at the site.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Susann Thisler has been associated with Keys Tennis for over 30 years,
and is an avid tennis advocate who has organized tournaments, and fostered the sport in the
Keys. She is very ill with cancer, and the Big Pine Key Civic Association would like to see
approval given for dedication prior to her passing away. They have gathered approximately 500
signatures from citizens from Key West to Islamorada who are in favor this action.
The Big Pine Civic Association will raise the funds required for the brass plaque any
cost associated with dedication ceremony, installation of plaque, etc.
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PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
TOTAL COST: N/A
COST TO COUNTY:
BUDGETED: Yes: No:__
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes: No:
AMOUNT PER MONTH
YEAR___
APPROVED BY: County Attorney__ OMB/Purchasing___~_ Risk Management___ ___
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DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROV AL:_~t.{L" G{./ LfJ!it.11'r-t..' l_
Nora A. Williams
DOCUMENT A TlON: Included: 2L To Follow:
Not Required: __
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DISPOSITION:
Nora A. Williams
County Commissioner
Monroe County
Jan. 2, 2000
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Warren Lem
29544 Constitution A venue
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
305-872-4280
Dear Ms. Williams,
We found out several weeks ago that Susann Thisler, a resident of Big PIne
and an avid tennis advocate has become very ill with cancer. The tennis players who
utilize the county tennis courts on Big Pine felt that it would be appropriate ff the courts
could be dedicated in her name. Sue has been associated with Keys tennis for
over 30 years. She has organized tournaments, played in hundreds of tournaments,
introduced tennis players to teach other and has fostered the game like no other.
I have enclosed several signature sheets from Monroe County residents (all
the way from Key West to Islamorada) Who feel this would be a touching gesture.
Please give it serious consideration. Thank you.
Yours truly,
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TO: Monroe County Board 01 County Comml..loner.
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December 27, 2000
County Commissioners to consider dedicating the Big Pine Tennis Courts in !he
name of Susann Thisfer, a long time reSident of Big Pine Key.
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We. the underSIgt\ed. are residents of Monroe County, ask the Board of
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name of Susann Thisler, a fang time reSldent of Big Pine Key.
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TO: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
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We, the underSigned, are residents of Monroe County, ask the Board of
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January 10, 2001
Board of County Commissioners
Key West, FI 33040
Dear Commissioners:
It has come to my attention that a dear friend Susan Thisler has become very ill with cancer. Anyone who
knows Sue refers to her as Ms, Tennis of the Lower Keys, I have known Sue for over 10 years and found
her to be one of the most delightful individuals I know, She truly is one of the pioneers of tennis in the
Lower Keys and was instrumental in getting the courts built at Watson Field, I have known Sue for over 10
years and found her to be one of the most delightful individuals I know, I would like to request that the
tennis courts at Watson Field be named for Mrs, Thisler for all of her hard work in getting it built and
maintained over the years, I believe Sue would find no better honor than to have the place she loves best
named after her. If you would be so kind as to consider this request, I would greatly appreciate it
Sincerely,
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