HomeMy Public PortalAboutDedication of Council Room_11212001DEDICATION OF COUNCIL ROOM NOV. 21, 2001 AT 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Mayor Craig Rockwood, Council members, Susan Barnes, Brad Andersen,
Mike Klingler, Cliff Long was excused because of illness, City Clerk, Betty McKinlay,
Police Chief, Ross Johnson.
VISITORS: Bill Storer family: Wife Gen, two sons — Dale and Glenn, one daughter —
Lori and several grandchildren and several friends.
Mayor Rockwood welcomed everyone to the dedication of the Council room to Willis A.
(Bill) Storer. Mayor Rockwood gave some remarks about Bill. Council member and
Council President Susan Barnes read the Resolution and made a motion to accept the
resolution. Council member Brad Andersen seconded. All were in favor. Bill's son,
Glenn gave a few remarks. Mayor Rockwood then read the words on the plaque and
Council member Brad Andersen hung the plaque in the Council Chambers.
The meeting then was adjourned. Time: 8:00 p.m. The family and friends visited and
refreshments of cake and punch were served.
WILLIS A. (BILL) STORER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
On November 21, 2001 the City of Iona renamed the Council Chambers in the
Community Center to the Willis A. Storer Council Chambers to honor the memory of
Mayor Willis A. (Bill) Storer.
Mayor Storer was a tireless public servant who actively served as our community's
Mayor for 20 years, from 1968 to 1988. Prior to becoming Mayor, Bill served on the
City Council for 7 years. Mayor Storer was respected by the members of the community
because of his great love for Iona and his dedication to the people who call Iona home.
During Mayor Storer's administration Iona's population nearly doubled, a regional sewer
system was installed and most of the city streets were paved.
Bill was born June 19, 1925. He graduated from Iona High School in 1943. He served in
the U.S. Army during World War II from 1944 to 1945. Bi11 married Genevieve Sayer
on November 23, 1943 and together they raised 6 children. Bill passed away on
December 21, 2000.
What a community this would be if everyone followed Mayor Storer's example of public
service.
Dedicated November 21, 2001
Mayor — Craig Rockwood
Council — Susan Barnes, Brad Andersen, Cliff Long, Mike Klingler
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Honorable Willis A. Storer passed away on December 21, 2000, at
Idaho Falls, Idaho;
WHEREAS, Mayor Storer served as a member of the City Council of the City of Iona
from May of 1961 to January of 1968; and whereas, he also served as Mayor from January,
1968, until January of 1988, comprising a period of service to the City and the community
of nearly twenty-seven (27) years;
WHEREAS, Mayor Storer devoted his life to serving the community including,
among other things, improving and enhancing the City water and sewer systems,
improvement of the Iona Town Square and recreational facilities located therein,
enhancement of fire protection facilities and services, improvement of streets and street
lighting and rehabilitation of the Stanger Memorial building;
WHEREAS, Mayor Storer devoted countless hours in the service of this community,
with nominal pay and infrequent public recognition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that in recognition of such
longstanding community service and in grateful appreciation for Mayor Storer's service as
a dedicated public servant, the City Council Chambers located in the Iona Community
Center be and hereby are named as the Willis A. Storer City Council Chambers.
DATED, this 21st day of November, 2001.
ATTEST:
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Betty Mc
City Cler
Craig Rockwood
Mayor