HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 1922 2885
RESOLUTION NO. ,;
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
RELATIVE TO A CENTURY OF SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF
CALIFORNIA BY THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
WHEREAS, the Southern California Gas Company is beginning its second
century of service to this and other Southland communities; and
WHEREAS, during its first century of accomplishment the investor -owned
utility has kept pace with the rapid growth of Southern California and has
pledged to continue its efficient service and policy of fair rates during
the century which lies ahead; and
WHEREAS, the Company now provides natural gas to almost two million
homes and businesses in the area stretching south from Fresno County to the
Mexican border, and east from the Pacific Ocean to the California- Arizona
border, thus meeting the heat energy needs of more than 6,400,000 Southern
Californians; and
WHEREAS, the company has become a substantial contributor to the economy
of the State of California and its many communities such as our own through
its plant investments and annual payroll and through its local and state taxes
and franchise payments; and
WHEREAS, it has long been a policy of the Southern California Gas Company
to place able members of its management team in local Chambers of Commerce and
Service Clubs in communities throughout its vast serving territory, and to
support local enterprises and charities, including officials of the Gas Company -s
serving on the Downey Water Board, the Downey Park and Recreation Commission and
other citizens committees; and
WHEREAS, every attempt has been made by the company to blend well with the
various communities in which it serves through design of its structures, land-
- scaping of its grounds and proper maintenance of its facilities; and
WHEREAS, in the judgment of this body the Southern California Gas Company
continues in its day -to -day operations to live up to the highest standards of a
successful investor -owned public utility operating under the American free
enterprise system;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That its members, in recognition of the accomplishments of this
company and its contributions to the progress of our City, do proudly salute the
Southern California Gas Company on the occasion of the celebration of its centennial
year.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
APPROVED AND A DOPTED this day of � emu , 1967.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the)City Council
of the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the day of .. /Lc. ,
1967, by the following vote, to wit :
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AYES: Counc i lmen : y `'�..r U :- Fr- : ' . ?� r , ,
NOES: Councilmen: ' r
ABSENT: Councilmen:
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