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<br />July 9, 1974
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<br /> WHEREAS, Justice Lawrence W. I'Anson, a native and lifelong resident
<br />of Portsmouth, has served the City of Portsmouth in many capacities including Commonwealt~
<br />Attorney and Judge of the Court of Hustings; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, Justice I'Anson's public service also includes sixteen distinguished
<br />years i~ an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia; and
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<br /> }~HF2~EAS, Justice I'Anson has made outstanding contributions to the civic life
<br />of Portsmouth and State of Virginia, particularly in the areas of higher education,
<br />philanthropy and the work of the organized bar; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, Justice I'Anson will shortly assume the position of Chief Justice of the
<br />Supreme Court of Virginia.
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia,
<br />that this Council does hereby recognize and honor Justice Lawrence W. I'Anson for his
<br />long record of distinguished public service and does express pleasure that so able and
<br />honorable a man will continue to serve the citizens of this state as Chief Justice of
<br />the Supreme Court of Virginia.
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<br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Council does hereby express the esteem and admiratio
<br />which all citizens of Portsmouth hold for Justice I'Anson.
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<br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Council hereby expresses its congratulations and
<br />best wishes to Justice I'Anson on this auspicious occasion.
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<br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be, and he hereby is, directed to cause
<br />this resolution to be spread upon the minutes of this council and a duly attested copy,
<br />suitably framed, be presented to Justice Lawrence W. I'Anson."
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<br />Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Wentz, Davis
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 74-307 - The following letter from the School Board was read:
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<br /> "At a Special Meeting on July 2, 1974, the Schoel Board of the City
<br />adopted the following Resolution:
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<br />of Portsmouth
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<br />'~RESOL~D THAT:
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<br />The School Board of the City of Portsmouth request authority for the
<br />City Council to apply for, receive and expend funds from State, Federal
<br />and other agencies that are not presently budgeted.' "
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<br /> Motion of Mr~,qYentz and seconded by Mr. Barnes, that the request be granted,
<br />adopted by the following vote:
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<br />was
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<br />Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Hotley,
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 74-308 - Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr.
<br />be adopted, was carried by the following vote:
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<br />Oast, Wentz, Davis
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<br /> Wentz, that the following resolutio~
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<br /> '"WHEREAS, Sherelle Cary, Bruce Cole, Freida King and Terence Sykes, students at
<br />Manor High School were selected to perform as members of the 1974 cast of "Youth On
<br />Stage", a traveling troupe of Virginia High Students and sponsored by the Virginia Commis-
<br />sion of the Arts and Humanities; and
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<br /> }FHEREAS, it is particularly fitting that the citizens of Portsmouth congratulate
<br />each for their talent, initiative and accomplishment for the recognition brought to
<br />the City of Portsmouth; and also the contribution made by them to the cultural envirenment
<br />of the State of Virginia through their participation in this program.
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE BE [T RESOLVED, that this Council extend to each its commendation
<br />for such outstanding achievement in the music field.
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<br /> BE IT'FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread
<br />of the
<br />Freida
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<br /> upon the minutes
<br />Council and a copy of the resolution be presented to Sherelle Cary, Bruce Cole,
<br />King and Terence Sykes on the night of their performance at the Manor High School."
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<br />Ayes: Barnes, Early, Blliott, Holley, Oast, Wentz, Davis
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 74~-~9 Motion of ~r. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Early, to go into the elec'tion~ofC
<br />members to Boards and Commissions, was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br />Mr. Wentz nominated the following members to the following Boards and Commissions:
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<br />Hampton Roads Area Committee
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<br />Richard J. Davis and Edward L. Oast, Jr.
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<br />Parking Authority
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<br />Rev. Irving S. Waters to be reappointed for a term of five years, expiring May 1, 1979;
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