HomeMy Public PortalAbout19871117SCMeetingTybee Island, Georgia
November 17, 1987
The Tybee Island City Council held a special meeting on
Tuesday, November 17, 1987 at the request of the Tybee Island Optimist
Club. The meeting was held in early afternoon so that children from the
two schools, Tybee Elementary and St. Michael's, could attend. This
meeting was attended by Mayor Walter W. Parkera4 ouncilmembers Walsh,
Solomon, Jackson and O'Dell. Two Councilmembers were unable to attend
due to their work: Councilmembers Jean Davis and Kilma McCutchen.
Former Mayor Charles J. Hosti, speaking for the Tybee
Optimists, introduced the program. Mayor Parker welcomed the students
and Optimists and explained some of the duties of the Mayor and Council.
Each member of Council present was then invited to talk about the committee
he chaired.
A special discussion of the pier /pavilion project followed
with students invited to ask questions and make comments.
Mayor Parker then read a Proclamation making November 15 -
21 Optimist Youth Week on Tybee Island. The Proclamation was presented to.the
President of the Optimists, Mr. Jim Lynes. Mr. Ted Solomon invited everyone
to stay for refreshments following the meeting. Mr. Charles J. Hosti thanked
the Mayor and Council for their participation in the youth week program,
saying that the interesting discussion of the pier and pavilion fostered
the children's involvement in the local government. He thanked everyone
who contributed, and the meeting was adjourned.
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LERK OF COUNCIL
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, The vast majority of the youth of this community are concerned,
knowledgeable and responsible citizens; and
WHEREAS, The accomplishments and achievements of these young citizens deserve
recognition and the praise of their elders; and
WHEREAS, Optimists International has since 1954 developed and promoted
a program entitled "YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK "; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Tybee Island, Georgia, have indicated a desire
to join with the Optimists'fn expressing appreciation and approval
of the contributions of the youth;
NOW THEREFORE, I, WALTER W. PARKER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA,
DO HEREBY PROCLAIM NOVEMBER 15th THROUGH NOVEMBER 21st AS YOUTH APPRECIATION
WEEK ON TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA.
AND BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED THAT BY THIS ACTION LET IT BE KNOWN THAT WE
ADULTS OF TYBEE ISLAND HAVE FAITH IN THE ABILITY OF TODAY'S YOUTH AS THEY
ASSUME MORE AND MORE RESPONSIBLE ROLES IN THE FUTURE OF MANKIND.
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GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL THIS 17th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1987.
ATTEST:
MAYOR WALTER W. PARKER