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RESOLUTION NO. 07-C103
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, fN SUPPORT OF ISSUING A POSTAL STAMP IN HONOR
OF MAYOR TOM BRADLEY.
WHEREAS, Tom Bradley's record of public service to the citizens of Los Angeles,
the State of California and the nation has left a legacy for many to follow; this record
deserves the highest recognition from California and the nation; and
WHEREAS, Tom Bradley attended the Los Angeles public school system and
excelled both academically and athletically; he attended UCLA where he soon
distinguished himself as a track star; he graduated from Southwestern University in 1956
and passed the California state bar examination; and
WHEREAS, Tom Bradley joined the Los Angeles Police Department in 1940; he
worked full time as a police officer while attending Southwestern University law school at
night; after 21 years of service, he retired from the Los Angeles Police Department with
the rank of lieutenant; and
WHEREAS, in 1963 he ran for the Los Angeles City Council and owned his first
term where he would serve a total of 10 years; in 1973 he ran for Mayor of Los Angeles
and was elected the 37`h Mayor of the largest city in California and one of the largest
cities in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Bradley's record focused on,a wide range of interests and
issues for the citizens of Los Angeles, including the attraction of business to the city, the
establishment of policies that resulted in the dramatic resurgence of downtown Los
Angeles as an economic center, changes to the city's harbor and airports that made these
facilities successful business operations that enable Los Angeles to compete successfully
in the world market; and
WHEREAS, Tom Bradley's city colleagues from across the nation recognized his
leadership qualities and elected him as President of the National League of Cities in
1974, and he was elected President of the League of California Cities in 1979-80; and
WHEREAS, the record of Tom Bradley's public service is so exceptional that it is
especially fitting that the legacy of this great Californian and American be marked by the
issuance of a special commemorative stamp by the United States Postal Service in his
honor.
WHEREAS, the record of Tom Bradley's public service is so exceptional that it is especially
fitting that the legacy of this great Californian and American be marked by the issuance of a
special commemorative stamp by the United States Postal Service in his honor;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Azusa hereby
communicates its support to the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee of the United States Postal
Service for the issuance of a commemorative postal stamp in honor of the late Mayor Tom
Bradley.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19`h day of November, 2007.
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OSEPH R. ROCHA, MAYOR
1 HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution No. 07-C 103, was duly adopted by the
City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 19`h day of
November, 2007, by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMIEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMIEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMIEMBERS: NONE
VERA MENDOZA, CITY LERK �/