HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 3925 RESOLUTION NO. 3925
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
COMMENDING CITY MANAGER CHARLES W. THOMPSON
WHEREAS, Charles W. Thompson was appointed City Manager of the City of
Downey on April 20, 1970, and served until March 13, 1981; and
WHEREAS, Charles W. Thompson exerted strong and progressive leadership
which has contributed significantly to the progress and betterment of the
City of Downey, including doubling of the City's Water Department; an Animal
Control Facility; Wilderness Park and Nature Museum; Brookshire Park;
Independence Park and Tennis Center; Apollo Park Neighborhood Center; Golden
Park Community Center building expansion; Downey Arts Council and Cultural
Arts Trust Fund; improvements at Rio Hondo Golf Course; the building of Fire
headquarters and added Paramedic unit; modernized financial systems and Data
Processing; and Redevelopment and Reinvestment in Downey Programs; and
WHEREAS, Charles W. Thompson has initiated many innovative programs,
including a pilot program of recycling solid waste (DART); creation of a
self- insurance program of liability, Workers Compensation, medical and
hospitalization; Rio Hondo Golf Course maintenance contract; and implementa-
tion of a Human Services function in Downey City Government; and
WHEREAS, Charles W. Thompson has been active in community service
programs and professional organizations, such as the Downey Rotary Club and
Downey Boosters. He is currently chairman of the Independent Cities
Technical Advisory Committee and is a member of the City- County Consolidation
Commission of Los Angeles County; the Los Angeles County Emergency Prepared-
ness Commission; the International City Management Association; and has been
active in the League of California Cities; and
WHEREAS, Charles W. Thompson is being honored at a reception on March 11,
1981, by his many friends, associates, supporters, and well wishers.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That this City Council extends its appreciation and commenda-
tion to Charles W. Thompson for his many years of dedicated and effective
service to the City of Downey.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution and provide for its preparation for presentation to Mr. Thompson;
and further, as a record for history, cause it to be filed in the Official
Book of Resolutions in the archives of this City; and that a copy be trans-
mitted to the Historical Society of the City of Downey.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of March, 1981.
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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
10th day of March, 1981, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Swearingen, Mackaig, Quinn, Cormack, Jackman
NOES: 0 Council Members: None
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
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City Clerk