HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4488A N.C.S. 04/04/1966 Resolthion Na 44.8:8A N c. s.
RESOLUTIONIIACCEPTINGTHE RES'1GNATION
.OF COUNCILMAN HERBERT C . GANS
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN e i At 4 Regular meeting of
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The City Council of the.City of Petalumat6n tfie_..I 4th day of _ Apr i l 19.6-6._.
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WHEREAS Herbert C . "Gans.; Councilman,. has submitted his resignation
from his office as Councilman with the Ci-ty Clerk, effective April 4 , 196,6 ;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THIS COUNCIL finds as follows ;
1 . On June 11 , 19:631,, Herbert C. Gans was elected a member of the
City Council of the City of Petaluma , and officially commenced serving as
such on July 1 , 1963 , having been elected' 'as Councilman to serve until
June 30 , 1967 .
2 . During his term of office, Mr.' Gans served on many Council com-
mittees and on the Planning Commission with great distinction . He gave
unstintingly of his tite :and',effort bringing to each duty and assignment
a keen and analytical mind.. IIn every sense , the was a conscientious public
servant dedicated to exercising his independent best judgment for the good
of his City.
3 . Councilman Gans wa 4keenly aware of the problems of a growing
city and approached all Council action with a deep responsibility fully
recognizing the rights and duties of people and- hi's responsibility to
the people , at the ;same timelbeing fully prepared to advance and{ exploit
any action, even though °novel , designed to -advance , in his considered
opinion , the fortunes and prestige of this City.
4 . Many major projects and fors iard-lookingl .accompl'ishments became
fact during his tenure—in office, due in great part, to his diligent
pursuit of the goal he: deemed highly desirable,. He took great justifiable
pride in the fact that before he retired to amore leisurely life , the
Golden Concourse became a reality, the Washington Street-Bodega Avenue
realignment was started, 'Sewer Pant Improvement Bonds were authorized
and a Master Sewer Plan was adopted , and a municipal swimming pool complex
was underway . This listing is not complete and is but part of the great '
contributions made by "Herb Gans which will have a far-reaching effect
on this City.
5 . The City Cound l will sorely MisstHerbert C . Cans and his great
ability to analyze all problems and to reduce all matters to a clear and
concise statement of fact.. The Council declares his resignation a serious
loss . It will -miss. his able and superior judgment as well as his warm,;
friendly and courteous manner openly expressed and manifested to the members.
of this body and th'e Public. .
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BE∎ IT FURTHER. RESOLVED that the resignation of Herbert C. 'Gans, as
Councilman be and the same is hereby regretfull'y accepted as of the 4th
day of April, 1966 .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED. thi Council expresses the •appreciation of
this entire City for the faithful , untiring and unselfish service rendered
by him to the City both as councilman and a"s a citizen, and that' as a
tribute to his service as councilman, it is hereby directed thatl a certified
copy of this resolution be presented , and further , that a suitable plaque
be presented to Mr. Gans as a token of appreciation for services rendered.
under the power and authority conferred:uponthis Council by the Charter of said City.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing:resolution was duly and Councilman David W. Brainerd
regularly introduced and adopted by the Council of.the City of W Cavanagh, Jr. v
Petaluma, on the 4th. day of Ayr) 1) 1966 6 6 by „
the following vote: J L / Kenneth J. Cohn
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Mayor.of the City of Petaluma Philip L. Joerger a'
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Citt y Clerk I Mayor Mrs. Helen Putnam