
"In recognition of the fact that during many years past, Mr. W.P. Bartlett has served as a member of the Forestry Board of Tulare County, and with great ability and untiring zeal given of his time and means for the development of our County Parks, and the adornment of our public highways, and, Further, in recognition of the fact that Mr. W.P. Bartlett has been incapacitated by illness and may not remain long with us to inspire us all to a more devoted citizenship and interest in things beautiful, and while still able to appreciate our recognition of his worth as a citizen, and his work for the interests of our county that is a distinct and lasting contribution to the interests of the whole State of California, and that will ever remain as the best memorial of his work and worth;

WE, THEREFORE, REQUEST your Honorable Body to change the name of the 'Tule River Park' to the name of 'Bartlett Park' . . . ." -- February, 1929, petition to the Forestry Board and County Board of Supervisors, signed by Rotary Club, 20-30 Club, Lions Club, Porterville Chamber of Commerce, Inter-Circle, Prerian Club, Quillers Club, Porterville Women's Club, Porterville Citrus Association, First National Bank, Springville Sanatorium, Porterville's Mayor, and many other organizations, businesses, and individuals.
August, 2018
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