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Board approves renaming Alumni Center 'Basil Tanner Memorial' contingent on family approval
Summary
The board voted unanimously to rename the Aquilla Alumni Center the "Basil Tanner Memorial Alumni Center," contingent on approval by Mrs. Tanner; David Edison presented the proposal noting Mr. Tanner's contributions to the building's restoration.
Superintendent-level staff presented a proposal to rename the Aquilla Alumni Center the "Basil Tanner Memorial Alumni Center" in recognition of Basil Tanner's volunteer work restoring the facility. David Edison introduced the proposal and noted the caveat that Mrs. Tanner had not yet been approached about the honor.
Will Pinner moved to rename the facility contingent on Mrs. Tanner's approval; David Snipes seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The minutes record the motion and the contingency but do not include wording of any formal dedication plaque, a timeline for contacting Mrs. Tanner, or record of the family's response.
