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September 10, ~991 At a regul, ar meeting of the City Council held on Tuesday, September 10, 1991, ~there were present~ - · Mayor Gloria O. Webb, Vice Mayor E. G. Corprew, Jr., Johnny M~-~Clemons, John H.~Epp~rson, James C. H~wks, Lee E.~R~ng,~5~Louise~ Lucas, ~U...Wayne~Orton, ~City Manager~ Stuart E~ Ka%z, City Attorney~ Meghan Disbrow, First Grade Student of Churchland Primary School opened the meeting with prayer followed by Timothy Comstock, First Grade Student of Churchland Primary with the Pledge of Al~±~n~e' to~th~ Flag.~ ' Mayor Webb welcomed~all in attendance. Motion of Mr. Epperson and seconded by Mr. Clemons, the minutes~of a Called Meeting of August 27, 1991 to be approved as received, and was adopted by unanimous vote. 91-310 - Resolution honoring the B-29 Superfortress Aircraft named "City of Portsmouth". Motion of Mr. Clemons and seconded by Mr. Epperson, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: A RESOLUTION HONORING THE B-29 SUPERFORTRESS AIRCRAFT NAMED "CITY OF PORTSMOUTH." WHEREAS, the United States of America's involvement in World War II brought American forces into the air war over the Pacific almost a half century ago and caused the development of the B-29 Superfortress; and WHEREAS, in 1945 A. Kenneth Scribner, Jr., of Portsmouth, Virginia, found himself assigned to the crew of the B-29 Superfortress, designated K-30; and WHEREAS, Mr. Scribner convinced his crewmates to name-the bomber in honor of his hometown: "The City of Portsmouth," and the new logo painted on this aircraft displayed a flag which pinpointed Portsmouth's location on a United States map; and WHEREAS, the bomber named "The City of Portsmouth" was able to lift aloft on wing spans that measured 141 feet, with a fuselage length of 99 feet to deliver the most devastating aerial bombardment in history, flying nineteen courageous bombing missions; and WHEREAS, the crew of the "City of Portsmouth" having proven themselves and their courage and determination are characteristic of those who helped America win the war. NOW, THEREFORE~ BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the Council hereby recognizes the B-29 Superfortress named "City of Portsmouth," and its officers and men who served on the bomber, for their dedication to duty in the defense of our nation. Ayes: Clemons, Corprew, Epperson, King, Hawks, Lucas, Webb Nays: None Presentation: Resolution presented to Ken Scribner honoring the B-29 Superfortress Aircraft named "City of Portsmouth".