Laserfiche WebLink
· 59 <br /> <br />A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING REAR ADMIRAL JOHN DAVID COSTELLO, <br />UNITED STATES COAST GUARD COMF~NDER, FIFTH COAST GUARD <br />DISTRICT. <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, Admiral John David Coste!lo was responsible <br />for the participation of the United States Coast Guard <br />Cutter Bear in the 1984 Portsmouth Seawall Festival at <br />PORTSiDE; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, as a result of Admiral Costello's leadership <br />and commitment to the Bear's Open House activities at <br />PORTSIDE; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, without his support and dedication the <br />event would not have come to fruiti0~; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, the public response was overwhelming in <br />that over 40,000 were welcomed aboard during the three <br />day festival; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, the Bear's presence contributed greatly <br />to the success of the 1984 Portsmouth Seawall Festival <br />at PORTSIDE. <br /> <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Council <br />expresses its admiration, appreciation and esteem to <br />Admiral Costello for his contributions to the City of <br />Portsmouth. <br /> <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution <br />be spread upon the minutes of the City Council, and further <br />that a copy be presented to Admiral John David Costello <br />in recognition of his service to this community. <br /> <br /> Adopted by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, <br />Virginia at a meeting held June 26, 1984. <br /> <br />Teste: <br /> <br />City Clerk <br /> <br /> <br />