Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Donation
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to accept from Tagore Society of Houston the donation of a concrete slab extension with an estimated value of $10,000.00 for the Tagore Memorial Grove at Ray Miller Park.
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Background and Discussion:
Tagore Society of Houston (TSH) is a non-sectarian, non-religious, non-political organization, established in 1974, with the sole purpose of disseminating the universal ideas and philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore who, in 1913, became the first non-European poet to win the Nobel prize for Literature. Not just a poet and philosopher, Tagore was a social activist, incessant world traveler, education innovator, and creative genius who revolutionized the medium of song, dance and dance-drama in his native Bengal. He became world renowned for the mystic nature of his poetry, his humanistic ideals, and his outspoken advocacy for a borderless world.
The Tagore Memorial Grove in Houston's Ray Miller Park plays a significant role in promoting the humanistic philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore to the world. With its beautiful architecture and serene surroundings, the memorial stands as a symbol of inspiration and artistic expression.
Expected Impact:
The extension will be to the west side of the Grove and will be fully undertaken by Tagore Society in the same way that the Tagore Grove was, so there will be no cost to the county.
Alternative Options: N/A
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
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