HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 5252 - Recognizes Contributions - Dirk West - 09_10_1996RESOLUTION NO.5252
September 10, 1996
Item #4
WHEREAS, Gerald Glynn "Dirk" West was a major contributor of his time, talents,
and energies, and was an unselfish advocate for the betterment of the City of Lubbock and the
entire Llano Estacado; and
WHEREAS, Dirk West served as a City Councilman from 1974 to 1978, and served as
Mayor of Lubbock from 1978 to 1980, stressing the need for improved public safety; and
WHEREAS, despite his notoriety as an advertising executive, civic leader, City
Councilman, and Mayor, Dirk West's greatest pride derived from his work as a cartoonist;
and
WHEREAS, Dirk West's cartoons gained local and national recognition for their
humor, insight, and artistry, and became an integral part of Lubbock's and Texas Tech
University's history, heritage, and culture; and
WHEREAS, Dirk West's humor, public service, civic dedication, commitment to
Lubbock, and his devotion to his family, friends and loved ones deserves public recognition;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT this City Council recognizes the tremendous contributions made to this
community by Dirk West and mourns theme passing of a beloved colleague and friend.
Passed by the City Council this
AVID R. LAXGSTON, WYOR
ATTEST:
a old Willard, Interim City Seer tary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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B b Cass, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Anita E. Burgess, City Attorney
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August 26, 1996