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RESOLUTION NO. 5470
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF,ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, COM~lENDING CHESTER
N. HOWARD FOR 29 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY
OF ARCADIA
WHEREAS, Chester N. Howard began his career with the City of
Arcadia on June 27, 1960, as an Assistant Civil Engineer; and
WHEREAS, he was promoted first to Assistant City Engineer and
then in December of 1967 to Director of Public Works/City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, in 1968 the Arcadia Planning Commission adopted Resolu-
tion No. 667 commending Chester Howard for median improvement on
Baldwin Avenue between Camino Real and Live Oak; and
WHEREAS, in 1981 he was appointed City Manager Pro Tern; and
WHEREAS, he is probably the only Director of Public Works to
have built two complete City Corporation Yards during his career; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure Chet has provided the community with
a level of public' works service and infrastructure second to none;
and
WHEREAS, the members of the City Council of the City of Arcadia
have regretfully learned that chet is retiring after 29 years of
service; and
WHEREAS, he has been a loyal and dedicated employee, whose
technical expertise and professionalism have contributed to improving
the high quality of life in the City of Arcadia.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. Chester N. Howard is to be commended for his
outstanding service to the City of Arcadia.
SECTION 2. That his commitment to and accomplishments for the
community are sincerely valued and appreciated.
SECTION 3. That he is wished the best of health and happiness
as he enjoys his retirement.
Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of April, 1989.
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Mayor of the City of Arcadia
ATTEST:
C*~o~~ty
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF ARCADIA
of Arcadia
I, JUNE D. ALFORD, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 5470 was passed and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Arcadia, signed by the
Mayor and attested'to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said
Council on the 4th day of April, 1989 and that said Resolution was
adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Chandler, Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Harbicht
NOES: None
ABSENT:: None
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