HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-06-1995 Proclamation - Lester Dabbs Jr Day - May 18, 1995 AGENDA 6-6-95
Item II A
Proclamation
WHEREAS, J. Lester Dabbs, Jr. has been a major part of the educational program in the West
Orange School System for over 30 years; and
WHEREAS, as an educator Mr. Dabbs has instilled in many young minds not only the desire
to learn, but also the personal confidence to pursue an education; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County School Board is recognizing Mr. Dabbs' dedication and
loyalty to the education of others by naming the Stonewall Jackson Middle School
Gymnasium in his honor; and
WHEREAS, by naming this building after him there will always be a little bit of Ocoee in East
Orange County; and
WHEREAS, we take great pride that Mr. Dabbs is a citizen of and has taught in the City of
Ocoee and is being rewarded with this higher honor;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rusty Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern of the City of Ocoee, as his former
student (and still learning from him), do hereby proclaim May 19, 1995 to be
J. LESTER DABBS, JR. DAY
in the City of Ocoee, and do further encourage all the citizens to take note of this occasion by
endeavoring to maintain an open mind and a lifelong pursuit of knowledge.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of
Ocoee, Florida to be affixed this 19th day of May, 1995.
1 _.4_114.1'alint ,,P
'usty Joss •4, ommissioner
1 Mayor Pro -m
17:8N
,;
.• ,•.
WE= ST
ORANGE
!IIIIIIIIIIIII!/ May 25, 1995
Mr. Ellis Shapiro
City Manager
City of Ocoee
150 N. Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee, Florida 34761
Dear Ellis:
Please be so kind as to allow Larry Cappleman, President of
the West Orange Chamber of Commerce, to appear before the City of
Ocoee Board of Commissioners at its next regularly scheduled
meeting on June 6, 1995. Mr. Cappleman would like the opportunity
to publicly express the appreciation of the Chamber for the
excellent cooperation provided by the City of Ocoee in making the
annual Friday's Friendly Fish Fry a hugh success.
Thank you for your consideration, and if I can be of any
assistance please don't hesitate to call me.
Very truly yours,
Rob Nordin
Executive Director
WEST ORANGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O. BOX 770522/WINTER GARDEN, FLA. 34777/407-656-1304
MEMBER OF FLORIDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE UNITED STATES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
W� ST
ORANGE
J
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, the City of Ocoee graciously and willingly acted as host for the 1995
Friday's Fish Fry sponsored by the West Orange Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor, members of the Board of Commissioners, the City Manager,
staff of the Parks and Recreation Department, and the entire staff of the City of Ocoee
dedicated their efforts to the success of the Chamber's event through diligent personal
involvement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ocoee displayed an exemplary spirit of cooperation from the
initial planning stages to the culmination of the event by offering creative ideas,personnel,
the use of facilities and equipment, and logistical support; and
WHEREAS,the City of Ocoee extended a hand of welcome to all of the more than 800
people who attended the 1995 edition of the annual event; and
WHEREAS,the 1995 Friday'sFriendly Fish Fry was judged to be"one of the best ever"
to a large degree because of the envolvement and participation of the City of Ocoee,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the West
Orange Chamber of Commerce, on behalf of its membership, rightly and appropriately
publicly extends its deep appreciation and sincere thanks to the elected officials , the staff
and the people of Ocoee for their assistance in making the 1995 Friday's Friendly Fish Fry
the success that it was.
("1 7tia_ -
Presiders
Executive Direc r
WEST ORANGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O. BOX 770522/WINTER GARDEN, FLA. 34777/407-656-1304
MEMBER OF FLORIDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE UNITED STATES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
r