HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 0900 RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
IN MEMORY OF REX H. DYER, JR.
WHEREAS, REX H. DYER, JR. had established himself and his family in a
position of prominence in the City of Downey through his affiliations with
business associates and civic organizations; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rex H. Dyer's assistance, guidance and civic contribution
of time and donation of books was a strong factor in the establishing of the
Downey City Library; and
WHEREAS, during the initial period of establishment of the library, the
use of Mr. Dyer's book store and his books provided the necessary legal
library facilities under the statutes of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rex H. Dyer, Jr. was appointed the first librarian of the
City of Downey to serve in this position during the initial formation of the
City Library from January 31, 1958 to April 28, 1958; and
WHEREAS, during his entire residence in the City of Downey, Mr. Dyer and
his wife, Virginia, have contributed materially to the civic program of the
community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Downey, by the untimely death of Mr. Rex H. Dyer, Jr.
has suffered the loss of one of its most valued citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council expresses its regret of the death of
Mr. Rex H. Dyer, Jr. and ettends to his family its heartfelt sympathy and
condolence.
SECTION 2. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
resolution and cause a duly inscribed copy to be forwarded to Mrs. Rex H. Dyer,
Jr. and family.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of November, 1961.
Mayor it
ATTEST:
City C1erk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the 13th day of
November, 1961, by the following vote:
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