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~ovember 24, '1992
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<br /> At the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on
<br />Tuesday, November 24, 1992~ there were present:
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<br /> Mayor Gloria O. Webb, Vice Mayor Lee E. King, Johnny M.
<br />Clemons, John H. Epperson, Bernard D. Griffin, James C. Hawks,
<br />Cameron C. Pitts, V. Wayne ~Orton, City Manager, Stuart E. Katz,
<br />City Attorney.
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<br /> Mrs. Eloise Baker opened the meeting~ by singing "My
<br />Tribute" and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the
<br />Flag.
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Epperson and seconded by Mr. King, minutes
<br /> of a Called Meeting of November 9, 1992, minutes of a Public
<br /> Hearing Meeting of November 9, 1992, with the noted addition of
<br /> Mr. Epperson's name to the attendance, minutes of a Called
<br /> Meeting of November 10, 1992, minutes of a Regular Meeting of
<br /> November 10, 1992 to be approved as received, and was adopted
<br /> by unanimous vote.
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<br /> The Mayor welcomed all in attendance.
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<br /> 92-392 - Resolution of appreciation for support from Virginia
<br /> Power of the new economic development video entitled
<br /> "Portsmouth, Virginia A City on the Move".
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Clemons and seconded by Mr. King, the
<br /> following resolution was adopted and by the following vote:
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<br /> "A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR VIRGINIA POWER.
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<br /> WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth, Virginia has long
<br />recognized the importance of an established Economic
<br />Development Program in order to encourage the expansion and
<br />location of compatible business and industry within the City;
<br />and
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<br /> WHEREAS, the City through its City of the Future
<br />Initiative has recommitted and reaffirmed its commitment to
<br />establishing'specific economic development goals and objectives
<br />for the City of Portsmouth; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, the City and its business community, striving
<br />together to'enhance the quality of life for its citizens and
<br />clientele, respectively, and in an effort to increase business
<br />potential in this City, entered into a joint venture with
<br />Virginia Power to produce an economic development video
<br />entitled, "PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA A CITY ON THE MOVE"; and
<br /> WHEREAS, without the full support, cooperation and
<br />expertise of Virginia Power, the creation of this excellent
<br />production would have been virtually impossible; and
<br /> WHEREAS, the City will utilize this video presentation in
<br />its economic development promotional efforts to increase and
<br />encourage quality business developmen~t.
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the
<br /> City of Portsmouth, Virginia hereby extends its sincere
<br /> appreciation and gratitude to Virginia Power for its leadership
<br /> role in the production of the economic development video,
<br /> "PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA A CITY ON THE MOVE."
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<br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be
<br /> spread upon the minutes of this Council and that a copy be
<br /> presented to Virginia Power in recognition of our appreciation
<br /> and its generosity~"
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<br /> Ayes: Clemons, Epperson, Griffin, Hawks, King, Pitts, Webb
<br /> Nays: None
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