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HomeMy Public PortalAboutR0884 R E S O L U T I O N NO. 884 WHEREAS, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, and the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District have a common interest in the protection of public health and welfare in the disposition and control of waste and storm waters; and WHEREAS, close liaison, cooperation, and concert of effort by these two public agencies is paramount to the most effective and public-oriented implementation of the program of these agencies; and WHEREAS, Colonel James B. Meanor, Jr., has been in command of the St. Louis District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers since July 8, 1963, and his command of this District is scheduled to terminate as of August 1, 1966, with his assignment to U.S. Army duties in Viet Nam; and WHEREAS, Colonel Meanor's tenure as St. Louis District commander has been a period of outstandingly close cooperation and understanding between the Corps of Engineers and the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District in pursuit of the common objectives of these two agencies; and WHEREAS, the successes of this joint effort have been reflected directly by colonel Meanor's consistent personal efforts to maintain a high level of rapport and coordination between these two agencies; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District extends to Colonel James B. Meanor, Jr., the District's congratulations on an outstanding tour of duty as St. Louis District Engineer and its thanks and appreciation for the good judgment and leadership he consistently brought to bear upon the common problems and aims of the Corps and The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District and consequently the unusually beneficial contribution he has made to our metropolitan community. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the very best wishes of the District go with Colonel Meanor in his new assignment and in all future assignments he has in the course of his outstanding and meaningful career with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The foregoing Resolution was adopted July 7, 1966.