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<br />June 23. 2009
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<br />At a Regular Meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, there were
<br />present:
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<br />Mayor James W. Holley III, Vice Mayor William E. Moody, Jr., Charles B. Whitehurst,
<br />Sr., Marlene W. Randall, *Stephen E. Heretick, *Elizabeth M. Psimas, Deputy City
<br />Manager Betty Burrell, City Attorney G. Timothy Oksman.
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<br />Councilwoman Marlene W. Randall opened the meeting with prayer, which was
<br />followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by Boy Scout Troop 259.
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<br />Mayor Holley called the meeting to order and welcomed all in attendance.
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<br />Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Ms. Randall, to approve the minutes
<br />of a Called Meeting of June 8, 2009, of a Called Meeting of June 9, 2009, and of a
<br />Regular Meeting of June 9,2009, and was adopted by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Whitehurst, Holley
<br />Nays: None
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<br />09 - 332 - Presentations:
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<br />Resolution of condolence to the family of Specialist Shawn Dante Sykes from the
<br />grateful citizens of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, and was adopted by the following
<br />vote:
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<br />"RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE TO THE FAMILY OF SPECIALIST SHAWN
<br />DANTE SYKES FROM THE GRATEFUL CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH,
<br />VIRGINIA.
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<br />WHEREAS, on the ih day of May, 2009, death brought to a close the very young
<br />and active life of Specialist Shawn Dante Sykes, a soldier in the United States Army;
<br />and
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<br />WHEREAS, Specialist Shawn Dante Sykes served the citizens of the City of
<br />Portsmouth and this Nation with determination, dedication and distinction and received
<br />numerous medals including the Army Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps
<br />Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal and
<br />Expert Marksmanship Badge; and
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<br />WHEREAS, he gave unselfishly of his youth, strength, courage and ultimately of
<br />his life in the interest of democracy and freedom for the citizens of this City as well as
<br />the Nation; and
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<br />WHEREAS, the stature he attained in the community by his exemplary life and
<br />many achievements was well recognized during his lifetime by his family, friends
<br />employers and associates; and
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<br />WHEREAS, SPC Sykes will continue to be remembered by many and loved by
<br />his mother who referred to him as an anchor of the family, her best friend, and
<br />everything she could have wanted in a son; and
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<br />WHEREAS, the community has suffered a great loss in the very premature
<br />passing of Specialist Shawn Dante Sykes and joins with his family, friends and
<br />associates in mourning his death.
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<br />NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth,
<br />Virginia, that the sympathy of this body, acting for the citizens of this City, who are
<br />grateful for his service to his country, city, and community, be and hereby is extended
<br />to the family of the late Specialist Shawn Dante Sykes.
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