HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 4191 RESOLUTION NO. 4191
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
EXPRESSING ITS APPRECIATION TO ROYAL M. SORENSEN UPON
HIS RETIREMENT AS DOWNEY CITY ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, ROYAL M. SORENSEN, a partner of the Law Firm of Burke, Williams
and Sorensen has acted in the capacity of City Attorney for the City of Downey
since April 1, 1957; and
WHEREAS, the duties of the City Attorney during the first years of incor-
poration were extremely complex and vital to the newly incorporated City; and
WHEREAS, ROYAL M. SORENSEN did ably accomplish the drawing of ordinances,
resolutions, and agreements necessary in the formation of a new city; and
WHEREAS, he did also admirably accomplish the many tasks which this
office is called upon to perform, including drafting of the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, his ability and knowledge have been of invaluable aid to the
City Council, and his warm personality and helpful nature have endeared him to
the City Management and City Employees; and
WHEREAS, on November 16, 1981, he received the National Institute of
Municipal Law Officers award for outstanding public service by a municipal
attorney, and on January 26, 1982, was commended by the City Council of the
City of Downey for outstanding public service, in recognition of 25 years of
dedicated and effective service to the City of Downey and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council hereby expresses its appreciation and
gratitute to ROYAL M. SORENSEN on behalf of Council Members, past and present,
— for his legal counsel and far - reaching assistance during the period he has
served as City Attorney.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolu-
tion and provide for its preparation for presentation to Mr. Sorensen; 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 transmitted to
the Historical Society of the City of Downey.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this llth day of January, 1983.
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ATTEST:
/ James T. Quinn, .your
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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 January, 1983, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Cormack, Jackman, Barb, Davila, Quinn
NOES: 0 Council Members: None
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
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