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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2053Y tet- er � • .r r+6 RESOLUTION NO. 2053 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,INSCRIBING IN THE MINUTES OF SAID CITY COUNCIL A TESTIMONIAL IN MEMORY OF AUGUST L. MEIER. The City Council of the City of Azusa does resolve as follows: WHEREAS death has removed from our midst August L. Meier, one of our most respected citizens and former Mayor of this city, and the City Council of said city desires to publicly acknowledge the debt of gratitude which said city owes to its departed friend: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following testimonial be inscribed in the minutes of the City Council of the City of Azusa, and copies thereof and of this resolution furnished the family: August L. Meier was one of the most respected, honored and loved citizens of the city of Azusa. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri January 3, 1882, and died January 8, 1947, in the city of Azusa. He was a resident of Azusa for many years, having come to this city in 1907. On May 16, 1921 he was appointed to the City Council of the city of Azusa, and served to April 15, 1926. On November 27, 1928 he was again appointed to the City Council, elected Mayor, and served as Mayor of the city of Azusa to April 16, 1934. He remained as a member of council until February 4, 1935, on which latter date he resigned. He served on the City Council with distinction and honor. During the time of his service the City Hall and grounds were laid out and built, streets paved, utilities extended, and a foundation laid for the — 1 — ' Za.f3 progress of the city of Azusa throughout the following years. Gus Meier, as we all loved to call him, was capable in business, loyal in friendships, constant in the home. No matter what press of work was upon him, he always had time to turn aside and assist a friend, or to dismiss the cares of the world and renew his strength and vision by communion at home with . his wife and family. In 1911 he married Alvina Lepley, one of our local and highly esteemed girls. Two children blessed their marriage, Barbara and Philip. The son, as did his sister, inherited the splendid qualities of both father H and mother. e entered the military service in the great war just ended, served with distinction as a Captain and then Major in the Army in the Philippines, and lost his life in that war. The untimely death of the son was a great loss to us, and an untold bereavement to the family. Now the Grim Reaper who took the son, returns for the father. Our lives have been blessed by this family. The City of Azusa has had untold benefits to come to it through the life of Gus Meier. And in this departed official of the City of Azusa, this friend, this husband and father, we now subscribe our enduring faith and confidence. The world has been better through the life of Gus Meier, and we have all suffered a great loss in his passing. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor shall sign this resolution and the City Clerk shall attest same and certify to - 2 - E r] the passage and adoption thereof this January 20., 1947. ATTEST: y% Mae A. Hyne City Clerk of thW N ty of Azusa Passed, approved and adopted this January 20, 1947. . - 3 - I, MAE A. HYNES, City Clerk of the City of Azusa, Los Angeles County, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting of said City Council held in the regular Council Chambers of said City Council in said City on January 20, 1947, and that the same was passed and adopted by the following vote of council: AYES: Councilmen Nasser, Jumper,PHalone, Memmesheimer and Lamm. NOES: None ABSENT: None I DO FURTHER CERTIFY that correct copy of Resolution No. Aas City Council of the City of Azusa at a held January 20, 1947. - 4 - the attest is a true and passed and adopted by the regular meeting thereof % Q� MhE AHYNES ity Clerk of the City of Musa.