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22 <br /> <br />RESOLUTION <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, on the 25th day of F.ebruary, 1991, death brought <br />to a close the very young and active life of Jonathan Matthew <br />Williams, a Corporal in the United States Army and a resident <br />of the City of Portsmouth; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, Jonathan Matthew Williams served the citizens of <br />the City of PortsmoUth and this Nation with determination, <br />dedication and distinction as a Corporal with the 262nd <br />Quartermaster Battalion in Operation Desert Storm; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, he gave Unselfishly of his youth, strength, <br />courage and ultimately of his life in the interest of <br />democracy and freedom for the citizens of this City as well <br />the Nation; and <br /> <br />as <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, the stature he attained in the community by his <br />exemplary life and many achievements was well recognized <br />during his lifetime by his family, friends, employers and <br />associates; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, his life can be characterized <br />quotes which include "I was a good soldier," <br />person, he was polished"; and <br /> <br />by certain direct <br />and "for a young <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, the community has s~ffered a great loss in the <br />very prematdre passing of Corporal Jonathan Matthew Williams <br />and joins with his family, friends, and associates in mourning <br />his death. <br /> <br /> THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of <br />Portsmouth, Virginia, that the sympathy of this body, acting <br />for the citizens of this City be and hereby is extended to the <br />family of the late Corporal Jonathan Matthew Williams. <br /> <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread <br />upon the minutes of the Council, and that a copy thereof be <br />presented to his family in recognition of his service and <br />respected stature in this community. <br /> <br /> Adopted by the Council of the City of PortsmoUth, <br />Virginia, at a meeting held March 26, 1991. <br /> <br />Teste: <br /> <br />City Clerk <br /> <br /> <br />