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SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE BOARD-OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY, OF THE CITY OF
RICHMOND, INDIANA
On this 31st day of May, 1960. The,Board of Public Works and Safety
of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in special session on being natified
of the death on Monday, May 30, 1960, of one of the Community's most
outstanding citizens, Joseph M. Waltermann.
After a review of the public services rendered to this community, a record
which began with his appointment to the position of Sealer of Weights and
Measures, then his election in 1913 to the Common Council, then his election
as Mayor in 1935, and finally his election again to the Common Council in 1955,
it was noted that he not only held elected and appointed offices, but more
importantly, he served, he gave wholeheartedly of his ability and his time.
It was especially noted that during Mr. Waltermann's last four years of
service to the City, as Councilman-at-large from 1956 to 1960, his background
and experience in City government were invaluable to the new City Administration
and to the Board. His recommendations, his counseling and his guidance assisted
inchartering the course of the executive and legislative branch of Richmond's
government.
• Among Mr. Waltermanns many attributes two oth ers must be recorded, his
sense of humor when tempers were ignited by debate, and his devoted concern
for his fellow citizens.
IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works and Safety of the
City of Richmond, Indiana , that:
1. The heartfelt sympathy of this Board be conveyed to Mr. Waltermann's
devoted wife, Amelia, and their children; and that a copy of the minutes of
this Special Meeting be delivered to the family.
2. That all offices in City Hall be closed on Thursday, June 2, 1960, from
10:00 o'clock a.m. to 12:00 o'clock noon.
3. That the American Flag be flown at half-mast on all public buildings
on Thursday, June 2, 1960 between the hours of 10:00 O'clock a.m. and 12:00
o'clock noon.
This Board sincerely believes that the Light and Life that was Joseph M.
Waltermann will never be extinguished; that the memory of Joseph M. Waltermann,
the manifestation of his works on earth, his contributions to God, his family and
his community, will forever illuminate the path of those who follow and who
want to serve their fellow man.
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
BY: - }
gllliam E. Wilson
Andrew C. Cecere
B. H. Deuker