Ordinance 2023-43 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-43
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE
NAME OF JOHN YEAGE R WAY IN THE 544 GATEWAY ADDITION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, SAVINGS AND REPEALING CLAUSES.
WHEREAS, John Yeager is the longest serving Economic Development Corporation Board
member not only in Wylie's history,but in the state of Texas; and
WHEREAS,John Yeager was appointed as a founding board member of the Wylie EDC in April
1990 and officially served on the board for 31 years, having played a key role in the City's expansion and
growth for over three decades since 1989; and
WHEREAS,John Yeager also served on the Board of Equalization, the Hospital Committee, and
the City's Planning and Zoning Commission; and
WHEREAS,John Yeager is known as the owner of Wylie's oldest continuously operated business,
Wylie Insurance, having personally contributed to the Wylie community and its economic success; and
WHEREAS,John Yeager has called Wylie home for 50 years,all while raising his family in Wylie,
showing his commitment to the city of Wylie and its residents; and
WHEREAS, the Wylie Economic Development Corporation has initiated a request to designate
the name of John Yeager Way in the FM 544 Gateway Addition in the City of Wylie, Texas, as recorded
on July 20, 2023,page 527,plat book 2023 of the Map Records of Collin County, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Wylie has investigated into and determined that it will be
advantageous and beneficial to Wylie and its inhabitants to designate the name of John Yeager Way,as set
forth below:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WYLIE,TEXAS:
SECTION 1: Findin s Incorporated. The findings set forth above are incorporated into the body
of this ordinance as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2: Designating the Name of John Ydaer Way. The name of that public access
intersecting FM 544 and Commerce Drive in the FM 544 Gateway Addition is hereby designated as John
Yeager Way, as shown in Exhibit"A"attached.
SECTION 3: SgygEghiliLy. Should any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
Ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, it is expressly
provided that any and all remaining portions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Wylie
hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase
thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases
be declared unconstitutional or invalid.
SECTION 4: Savings/Repealing Clause. All provisions of any ordinance in conflict with this
Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent they are in conflict;but such repeal shall not abate any pending
prosecution for violation of the repealed ordinance, nor shall the repeal prevent a prosecution from being
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commenced for any violation if occurring prior to the repeal of the ordinance. Any remaining portions of
said ordinances shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION5: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVEDCITY COUNCIL CITY OF WYLIE,
TEXAS,on this 12"day of September, 2023.
Matthew Porter,Mayor
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Stephanie Storm, City Secretary
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