HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 2026-15 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH DECLARING MAY 7, 2026
AS "THEODORE ROOSEVELT DAY"
IN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
WHEREAS, May 7th marks the anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's first visit to
California in 1903 during his well-known nine-week "Great Loop" tour which was one of the
most memorable presidential journeys in American History; and
The year 1903 is also notable for several milestones in American history, including the
Wright Brothers' first flight, the first World Series, and the introduction of the teddy bear, named
after Roosevelt; and
In the same month in 1903, Henry Huntington purchased Pacific City, which eventually
became Huntington Beach. This shared timing creates a strong historical link between
Roosevelt's visit and the City's founding; and
During his 1903 trip, Roosevelt spent three days camping in Yosemite with naturalist
John Muir. That experience helped shape his commitment to conservation and the protection of
public lands; and
The story of Yosemite's preservation goes back to Abraham Lincoln in 1864, influenced
by photographer Carleton Watkins. Watkins had ties to Collis Huntington, whose railroad was
later passed onto Henry Huntington. These connections highlight how local and national history
are closely linked.; and
In the 1930s, the Pacific Coast Highway running through Huntington Beach was named
Roosevelt Highway in his honor. Designating May 7, 2026 as Theodore Roosevelt Day would
help reconnect with that history and encourage continued appreciation for conservation and
environmental stewardship; and
Recognizing this date would honor Roosevelt's legacy while also tying into the
celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary.
To recognize a day of celebration and honor the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt, the City
Council desires to establish May 7, 2026 as "Theodore Roosevelt Day" in the City of Huntington
Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. May 7, 2026 is hereby declared to be "Theodore Roosevelt Day" in the
City of Huntington Beach.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-15
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 5th day of May , 2026.
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Res. No. 2026-15
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, LISA LANE BARNES, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted
by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a Regular meeting thereof held on May 5, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES: Gruel, Kennedy, Twining, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSED: None
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California