HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2379 RESOLUTION NO. 2379
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY HONORING BERT
P. DuMARS FOR EIGHT YEARS OF OUTSTANDING DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY
OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, Bert P. DuMars was active in the incorporation of the
City of Downey prior to December of 1956, resulting in the City': of Downey
being one of the largest cities ever to incorporate, and
WHEREAS, at the time of incorporation on December 17, 1956 Mr.
DuMars was appointed by the City Council as a member of the first Personnel
Advisory Board of the City of Downey, upon which he served until August 25,
1964, being Chairman for five years, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bert P. DuMars in this position on the Personnel
Advisory Board of the City of Downey contributed a very important and im-
measurable mark upon our City's initial organization and progress through
his assistance in the recruitment of all administrative personnel, including
the City Manager, Chiefs of Police and Fire Departments, Finance Director,
Building and Safety Director, Public Works Director, Water Superintendent and
Librarian, and
WHEREAS, Washburn University of Topeka, Kansas, is bestowing an
Honorary Degree of Law upon Mr. Bert P. DuMars on May 1, 1970,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City
of Downey hereby joins with the President and Faculty of Washburn University
in honoring Mr. DuMars on this very eventful occasion.
SECTION 1. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of April, 1970.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted
by the City Council of the City of Downey, at a regular meeting thereof
held on the 21st day of April, 1970, by the following vote:
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Ferris, Corbin, Winton, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
City Clerk