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<br />AuguSt 24th, 1954.
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<br />A~es: Duke, Bilisoly, Grimes, Hawks, Houghton, Lawrence, Smith,
<br /> Sturtevant, Warren, Wilson
<br />Nays: None
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<br />T~e following ordinance, placed 9n first reading at last meeting, was taken up and
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND RE-ORDAIN SECTION 6-2 OF THE CODE OF THE
<br />CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA 1951 RELATING TO ~2kPS OR PLANS AND ALTER-
<br />ATION OF LOTS 0H SPACES IN OLIVE BRANCH CEMETERY"
<br />On motion of M~r. Lawrence, said ordinance was adopted and by the following vote:
<br /> Ayes: Duke, Bilisoly, Grimes, Hawks, HoMghton, Lawrence, Smith,
<br /> Sturtsvant, Warren, Wilson
<br /> Nays: None
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<br />The following ordinknce, placed on first reading at last meeting was taken up and
<br /> "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THECITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA,
<br /> 1951, BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION TO BE ~LNOWN AS SECTION 6-16.1,
<br /> RELATING TO THE_SALE OF LOTS IN THE CITY CEHETERIES TO NON-RESIDENTS"
<br /> On motion of Mr. Bilisoly, said ordinance was adopted and by the following vote:
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<br /> Ayes: Duke, Bilisoly, Grimes, Hawks, Houghton, Lawrence, Smith,
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<br /> Sturtevant, Warren, Wilson
<br /> Nays: None.
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<br /> The following ordinance, ~elative to taxi drivers' badges, was presented:
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<br /> ".iN ORDINANCE TO AMENDAND RE-ORDAIN SECTION 27-51 OF THE CODE OF THE
<br /> CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 1951, RELATING TO TAXI DRIVERS' BADGES"
<br /> Motion of Mr. Bilisoly to place said ordinance on first reading was adopted.
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<br />- NEW BUSINESS
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<br />The following was presented by Mr. Wilson:
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<br />A TRIBUT TO CARL C. HOUGHTON
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<br />From those with whom he has worked closely during his ~enure of office
<br />as a member of the Cit~ Council of Portsmouth, Virginia
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<br />1948 1954
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<br />We who have served as members of the City Council, and as appointive officials
<br />of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, during the six years Carl C. Houghton has
<br />served as a member of the City Council, join hands in this heartfelt tribute
<br />to him as a man of eharacrer and a councilman of ability.
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<br />Possessed with tolerance, understanding and equanimity, Carl C. Houghton has
<br />withstood criticism nobly and emerged after serving six years as Councilman,
<br />with the affection and respect of the community.
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<br />We ~ho have worked closely with him and have learned to know him so well, recog-
<br />nize in him the admirable trmits of modeSty~ loyalty, tenacity and unselfish de-
<br />votion to the advancement of the community he loves so well.
<br /> His wholesome personality, rugged honesty, allegiance to duly and friendliness
<br />toward all of his fellow workers have endeared him to us with hoops of steel.
<br /> Ever conscious of. the needs of the community as a whole, he has worked dili-
<br />gently and faithfully as a member of the City Council and as a private citizen
<br />to make the commnuiiy a better place ~n which to live.
<br /> He has served Portsmouth ably and well. We feel that we can best express
<br />ouresl~es by using the lines of the poe~, saying:
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<br /> He is a man with a strong mind~
<br /> Great heart, true faith and reaay hand,
<br /> A man whom the lust of office does not kill,
<br /> A man whom the spoils of office can~o~ buy
<br /> A man who possesses opinions and a will,
<br /> A man who has honor, a man who will not lie.
<br /> We wish for him Godspeed in the future.
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<br />Signed - August 24th, 1954.
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<br />City Manager Payor Councilmen
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<br /> City Attormey Chief of Police
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<br /> Mr. Houghtom expressed his appreciation ~o the Council and city em~yees ~or their
<br />splendid co-operalion during his tenure of office.
<br /> On motion adjourned. .
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