HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 4000 RESOLUTION NO. 4000
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
COMMENDING MRS. OPAL HENN AS A RECIPIENT OF THE DOWNEY
EXCHANGE CLUB'S BOOK OF GOLDEN DEEDS
WHEREAS, OPAL HENN was born in Redlands, California, and moved to
Downey, California, in 1930, where she attended Junior High School and
graduated from Downey High School; and
WHEREAS, OPAL HENN has the signal honor of being the very first
"Miss Downey" and held that distinction until the late 1950's; and
WHEREAS, OPAL HENN and her husband, BEN, have been very loyal and
active citizens in the City of Downey, serving on various boards and
committees and volunteering their services to the community; and
WHEREAS, OPAN HENN is a warm, lovely human being and as one who is
happy helping her fellowman, is active in the following clubs and projects:
Board Member of the Heart Association of Los Angeles County; Treasurer of
Downey City Beautiful Committee; helped with Fund Raisers and Special
Events in the Downey Chamber of Commerce; Centennial Flag Day Celebration;
Charter Member of the Quota Club of Downey International; Committee Chair-
man for Robbie Diaz; Deaf Olympic Fund; Chairman of the Downey Pioneer
Picnic; Downey Republican Women Federated and Downey Rainbow Girls #198;
Member of Downey Rose Float Association; and
WHEREAS, OPAL HENN was appointed as the Official Chaperon for Miss
Downey and her Court in 1976, a position she still holds - helping Miss
Downey and her Court in their civic activities and escorting the Queen to
Guadalajara, Mexico, and to the Tournament of Roses Parade.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That this City Council extends its congratulations and
commendation to MRS. OPAL HENN for her contribution to our community.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this llth day of August, 1981.
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Milton R. Mackaig, Mayor -'
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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 llth day of August, 1981, by the following vote, to wit:
--- AYES: 5 Council Members: Swearingen, Quinn, Cormack, Jackman, Mackaig
NOES: 0 Council Members: None
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
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City Clerk