RES-8203 Loyal Service Appreciation for William CourtneyRESOLUTION NO. 8203
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE COMMENDING WILLIAM COURTNEY
FOR EIGHTEEN YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED
SERVICE TO THE CITY OF ORANGE AS A MEMBER OF
THE ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
WHEREAS, William Courtney was a member of the Orange Public
Library Board of Trustees, an organization dating back to June 15,
1885: and
WHEREAS Bill has served from July 1, 1975 to June 30, 1993, this
being one of the longest continuous service of any member of the
Library Board of Trustees, during which time he served as chairperson
several times: and
WHEREAS, he witnessed the enormous growth of the city of Orange
in general, and the Library in particular: and
WHEREAS, Bill took an active role in supporting the expansion of
the Orange Public Library which resulted in the addition of the EI
Modena Branch in 1978, the Edwards House in 1981, the Salter Annex in
1982 and the santiago Hills Branch in 1990, as well as the
implementation of the Library Automated System in 1989: and
WHEREAS, Bill was always a champion of a free and independent
Orange Public Library, advocated and defended the Library'S mission
which is as follows: "The Orange Public Library is committed to
providing materials and services to meet the informational,
educational and recreational needs of the entire community in a
welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The Library supports intellectual
freedom, preserves local heritage, and respects the cultural
diversity of the community."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city Council of Orange
on behalf of the citizens of Orange, the present and past members of:
Library Board of Trustees, Friends of the Library, Library Staff, and
Library Directors, do hereby express their deep appreciation for
services performed, and wish Bill good health and happiness.
ADOPTED this 13th day of July, 1993.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing
regularly adopted by the city council of
regular meeting thereof held on the 13th
following vote:
Resolution was duly and
the City of Orange at a
day of July, 1993, by the
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Reso 8203
COUNCIL MEMBERS: SPURGEON, BARRERA, MAYOR BEYER, COONTZ.
MURPHY
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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