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RESOLUTION NO. 98-96
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING PETER BUFFA
FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITIZENS OF COSTA MESA
WHILE SERVING ON THE CITY COUNCIL.
WHEREAS, Peter Buffa has served on the Costa Mesa City Council since
1986, serving as Mayor of the City from 1988 to 1990 and 1996 to 1998; and
WHEREAS, prior to his twelve years on the City Council, Mr. Buffa served
two years on the Costa Mesa Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Buffa additionally served the citizens of Costa Mesa and the
United States in the Air Force as a Lieutenant; and
WHEREAS, during his term on the City Council, Mr. Buffa contributed
significantly to the betterment of Costa Mesa and Orange County through his
leadership as Chairman of the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor, founding
member of the Central Orange County Fixed Guideway Agency and the Santa Ana
River Flood Protection Agency; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Buffa has contributed thousands of hours working with
community groups, business associations, the County of Orange, California State
Legislators and Congressional Representatives on issues important to the well-
being of residents of Costa Mesa; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Buffa has consistently provided not only leadership, but his
own special sense of humility and humor in managing the affairs of local
government for the Costa Mesa community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Buffa's contributions would not have been possible without
the support of his wife, Sharon, and his two children Lisa and Nick;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND DECLARE AS FOLLOWS:
That Peter Buffa be commended and recognized for his many years of effort
in serving the citizens of Costa Mesa as referenced in the preceding, and
That upon the occasion of his leaving the City Council of the City of Costa
Mesa, Mr. Buffa is to be thanked for years of service to the residents and
businesses of Costa Mesa.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of December, 1998.
Mayor of thb City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
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Deputy City 0
lerk of the City of Costa Mesa
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ►
COUNTY OF ORANGE ► ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA ►
I, MARY T. ELLIOTT, Deputy City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City
Council of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and foregoing
Resolution No. 98-96 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City
Council at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 7" day of December, 1998.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal
of the City of Costa Mesa this 7"' day of December, 1998.
Deputy Cit Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of
the City Coyincil of the City of Costa Mesa
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