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Special Meeting, November 27, 1961
Mayor C. Forrest Whaley in the Chair.
Present: Burkhalter, Butzer, Dorr, Fisher, Kliegel, Riner, Roll Call
Scrivner, Vanderfeltz and Willcoxen.
Absent: Jobe.
A quorum was declared present .
The following resolution was introduced on motion by Mr. Dorr, iCurtis
seconded by Mrs. Fisher, and unanimously adopted and then presented Resolution.
to W. A. Curtis:
R E S O L U T I O N S
WHEREAS, the Honorable W. A. Curtis has served the citizen
of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, for a total of 46 continuous
years, seven years as a member of the City Council followed by more
than 39 years as Commissioner of Public Streets; and,
WHEREAS, this long tenure of public service will be
terminated November 30, 1961, by reason of retirement; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Curtis designed and placed into operation a ,
system of streets and avenues that served the severe test of time a d
now pose as a monument to his profession; and,
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WHEREAS, this long regime, marked by devotion, courtesy,
loyalty, and conscientiousness, is attested by the fact that ten
mayors utilized his talents over the course of almost forty years;
and,
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{ WHEREAS, it is altogether fitting and proper for the City
, Council, acting for the citizens of the City of Jefferson, Missouri
!; to render due recognition to one who has served so long so well.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of
? the City of Jefferson, Missouri, in special session this twenty-
Iseventh day of November, 1961, pay special tribute and do honor to
the Honorable W. A. Curtis .
{ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of these resolutions
be spread upon the official minutes of the City Council of the City of
Jefferson, and that a copy be presented to Mr. Curtis .
Adopted November 271 1961
SEAL C. Forrest Whaley Isl Il
C. FORREST WHALEY
Mayor and President
of the Council
ATTEST:
Harold B. Baker, Jr. /s/
HAROLD B. BAKER, Jr.
City Clerk
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' On motion duly made and seconded, the council recessed subject to
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�� the call of the chair.
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