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M E M O R I,A L
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HARRY D. JUMPER
It is with deep regret and sincere sympathy that we
record the passing of our Mayor, fellow worker, and friend,
Harry D. Jumper, on December 19, 1949.
In his advancement from our ranks we lost an out-
standing public servant, a conscientious worker for our
City's progress and a sincere friend to all. wherever Harry
D. Jumper went, into whatever company his duties led him, he
won the respect and good will of his fellowmen and associates.
Although he always displayed the courage of his
convictions and was ever ready to defend what he believed to
be right, he ordinarily was a quiet man who believed in the
principle that "A soft answer turneth away wrathu.
Harry served his country in world War I as a Naval aviator
and also in World War II as Army Engineer.
For more than twenty-seven years he had been an employee
of the Consolidated Rock Products Company as engineer - his long
service with that Company testifies to his fidelity to his
employer and fellow laborers.
For nearly ten years he served the City of Azusa on the
City Council, during which time he acted as Mayor of the Council
for a period of two years.
During Harry's period of service on the City Council
and its Mayor, the City was faced with many difficult problems;
this is particularly true during the past three or four years,
while the growth of the City was so rapid, that it 'seemed
almost impossible to keep abreast of the demand for facilities
to all parts of the City. His deep regret always was the
inability to grant all demands for public facilities, due to
lack of finances and legal restrictions.
None, but those who worked with Harry know of the days and
weeks and months of his valuable time he devoted to solve these
problems in the best possible way under existing circumstances.
An article which was largely prepared by Harry and
addressed to the Citizens of Azusa, relative to the City and its
condition, will be published soon.
Although Harry was long in a position of authority, he
never forgot that he was but a servant of the people and in
both public and private life, he conducted himself with humility,
sympathy and kindness.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Azusa in behalf of itself and all City employees;
That we record our admiration and high esteem for our
recent Mayor, Harry D. Jumper as a faithful and efficient public
servant and as a most exemplary and useful citizen. His passing
is definitely a great loss to the citizens of Azusa, and above all
to his bereaved family to whom we extend our heartfelt sympathy.
That a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes
of the Council and a copy forwarded to the family.