HomeMy WebLinkAbout63-41 - Memorial to Marion Lee Pickens - Water District ManagerRESOLUTION No. 63-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
REGRETTING THE LOSS OF MARION LEE PICKENS, GENERAL MANAGER
OF THE COSTA MESA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, Marion Lee Pickens assumed the general managership of the newly
formed Costa Mesa County Water District at its inception 1n 1960, and carried it
through the difficult period of organization and development; and
WHEREAS, Lee Pickens distinguished himself as an authority on water supply
and system maintenance, and was recognized throughout the State as an outstanding
manager in his chosen field; and
WHEREAS, he served this community well and faithfully and his loss is felt
throughout the entire City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa,
that this City and its citizens regret the loss of Marion Lee Pickens as a valued
civic leader and loyal public servant who devoted his best efforts to the best
interests of his City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall be entered in the permanent
records of the City of Costa Mesa; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa is
hereby instructed and directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to
the family of Lee Pickens with the deep sympathy of this City Council as a body,
and, by unanimous vote, as individuals.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 1st day of April, 1963•
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Mayor of he Cit�of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
City C1 rk of the City of Costa Mesa
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS.
CITY of COSTA MESA )
17 C. K. PRIEST, City Clerk and ex -officio Clark of the City Council of
the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution No.
63-41 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
C Costa Mesa at a regular meeting held on the 1st day of April, 1963•
City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the
City Council of the City of Costa Mesa