Resolution 071RESOLUTION NO. l/
WHEREAS, CHESTER R. BENNETT has diligently served as City
Attorney for the City of Edmonds since June, 1959, and
WHEREAS, during his term of office he has devoted his time,
effort and ingenuity to the problems and duties of the City Attorney, far
in excess of the requirements of such office, and
WHEREAS, in addition to the usual duties of his office he was
instrumental in protecting the best interests of the citizens of Edmonds
in matters of annexation, and in the acquiring and construction of the now
nearly completed civic center, and in the codification of the ordinances of
the City of Edmonds, the City Code and the Civic Center being lasting
memorials to his devotion to the improvement of the City of Edmonds, and
WHEREAS, the City Council, the Mayor, and the other officers
and employees of the City of Edmonds, together with many of its citizens,
feel that there should be a fitting commendation for the time so spent by
Mr. Bennett, and
WHEREAS, it is desired that a permanent record of such com-
mendation be made,
NOW, THEREFORE; IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City
Council of the City of Edmonds, the Mayor, Officers, Employees and
citizens of Edmonds hereby commend CHESTER R. BENNETT for his
faithfulness, integrity and devotion to the welfare of the citizens of and
the city of Edmonds, and for the outstanding work which he has performed
during his term as City Attorney.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be
spread upon the minutes of the Council meeting of October 2, 1962.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be
furnished to the said CHESTER R. BENNETT and an additional copy be
given to the "Edmonds Tribune -Review" for publication, in order that
the citizens of Edmonds may be made aware of the high esteem and re-
spect which its City officials and Councilmen hold for the said CHESTER
R;,-1 BENNETT.
ATTEST:
DATED at Edmonds, Washington, this 2nd day of October,: 1962.
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CITY ChERK
Published: October 4, 1962