HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 5238 - Recognizes Contributions Of Dirk West - Postponed Until Later Council Meeting - 08_22_1996Resolution No. 5238 was inadvertily issued.
The document was postponed until a later Council meeting.
RESOLUTION NO.5238
August 22, 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 recogni4 the tremendous contributions made to this
community by Dirk West and mourns the passing of a beloved colleague and fiend.
Passed by the City Council this 22nd day of/N August
R. LANGWON, MA
ATTEST:
Interim
APPROVED AS TO
Bob Cass,
APP OVED AS TO FORM:
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Anita E. Burgess, City Attorney
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August 13, 1996
From: Katherine Egger
To: Hwillard, Brodriguez
Subject: Resolution No. 5238
This resolution (item #4on the 8-22 Council agenda) was postponed until the September (10th?)
Council meeting. All signatures were obtained on it prior to passage as per request. I'll void this
resolution no. 5238 and assign the document a new number after it passes.