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February 22. 1972
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<br />72-32 The following ordinance approved at last meeting, was taken up and read:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $1,290.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE
<br />PURCHASE OF BOOKS AND MICROFILM EQUIPMENT FOR THE COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY'S
<br />OFFICE."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. King and seconded by Mr. Raymond Smith, the ordinance was adopted,
<br />and by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Holtey, Johnson, King, Irvine Smith, Raymond Smith, Barnes
<br />N~ys: None
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<br />72-33 - The following ordinance approved at last meeting, was taken up and read:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $650,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVE-
<br />MENT FUND FOR THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY AND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
<br />THE CRAWFORD STREET CONNECTOR.'
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Irvine Smith and seconded by Mr. Raymond Smith, the ordinance was
<br />adopted, and by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Holley, Johnson, King, Irvine Smith, Raymond Smith, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br />72-34 The following ordinance approved at last meeting, was taken up and read:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $250,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
<br />FUND FOR THE MODIFICATION OF I. C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. King and seconded by Mr. Raymond Smith, the ordinance was adopted,
<br />and by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Holley, Johnson, King, Irvine Smith, Raymond Smith, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br />72-35 The following ordinance approved at last meeting, was taken up and read:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 5 OF THE LICENSE TAX ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
<br />OF PORTSMOUTH, 1969, PERTAINING TO FINES AND PENALTIES FOR NON-PAYMENT OF
<br />LICENSE TAXES."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Raymond Smith and seconded by Mr. Irvine Smith, the ordinance was
<br />adopted, and by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Holley, Johnson, King, Irvine SmSth, Raymond Smith, Barnes
<br />Nays: None~
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<br />72-47 - The following resolution commending Clarence "Ace" Parker was read:
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<br />"RESOLUTION COMMENDING CLARENCE "ACE" PARKER ON THE OCCASION OF HIS
<br />INDUCTION INT0 THE PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME.
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<br /> ~.HERBAg~-C-l~rence "Ace" Parker began his distinguished career at Woodrow Wilson
<br />High School where he was All-American, and continued his exploits as an AllA~merican,
<br />football player at Duke University, resulting in his selection to the College Football
<br />Hall of Fame in 1955; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, he entered professional football as the first draft choice of the Brooklyn
<br />Dodgers of the old National Football League and embarked upon his illustrious professional
<br />football career spanning many years; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, Clarence "Ace" Parker has distinguished himself in the sports of golf
<br />and baseball as well as football, and has played major league baseball; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, he continued in football as a Coach at Duke University and the University
<br />of North Carolina and is currently serving as a scout for the San Francisco 49'ers;
<br />and
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<br /> WHEREAS, he has achieved a' preeminent position in the world of sports through
<br />his recent election to the professional Football Hall of Fame;
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia,
<br />that Clarence "Ace" Parker is hereby recognized for his remarkable achievements ~n
<br />several sports and that this Council does further congratulate "Ace" Parker on the
<br />occasion of his selection to the Professional Football Hall of Fame; and
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<br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be presented to Clarence
<br />"Ace" Parker and that it be made a part of the permanent records of this city."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Imvine Smith and seconded by Mr. Raymond Smith,
<br />adopted, and that Mr. Clarence "Ace" Parker be invited to receive this
<br />a later meeting, was carried by the following vote:
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<br />the resolution was
<br /> ~ward in person at
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<br />Ayes: Holley, Johnson, King, Irvine Smith, Raymond Smith, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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