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January 27, 1981
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<br />At a regular meeting of the City Council held
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<br />J. E. Johansen, Jack P. Barnes, Ben A. Beamer
<br />Oast, Jr., Gloria O. Webb, Morton V. Whitlow,
<br />Steven Lieberman, City Attorney.
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<br /> Dr. David K. Garth, Pastor, First Presbyterial
<br />followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Beamer and seconded by Mr. Gray,
<br />13, 1981; minutes of the regular meeting of January
<br />of January 19, 1981, to be approved as received, ar
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<br /> 81-26 Frank Cadlaon, Chairman of "Voice of I
<br />Senior of Manor High School, 1st Place Winner in tX
<br />Democracy", sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wa
<br />presentation:
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<br />"My Commitment To
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<br /> My being a part of this country is the most ir
<br />of the United States of America, I have one major
<br />is to support my country under any circumstances.
<br />country, fall three directly related pledges. I h
<br />that I have for my American citizenship. Although
<br />those of other Americans, my p~edges are what I off
<br />me to be a part of it. These three pledges are to
<br />and to defend America when she is threated.
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<br /> I will support my country under any circumstan
<br />unrest I will work to restore peace. At times of p
<br />I will stand behind my country in times of crisis,
<br />up for this country when someone attempts to defame
<br />energetic efforts for one cause -- the United Sta~
<br />petent leaders who will work efficiently to carry
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<br /> During the past decade we have had staggering
<br />Billy-Gate, and most recently the Iran situation.
<br />do not damper my spirits; the hardships this nation
<br />about America. Suffering brings us Americans toget
<br />mote one thing -- support for the American cause.
<br />major commitment is to support my country.
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<br /> I am pledged as an American citizen to vote fo
<br />legal right and duty. Leaders that I help to elect
<br />country rests. We look at these leaders as represe
<br />fortunate to have the opportunity to elect a leader
<br />it is imperative to vote I owe it to myself and
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<br />Because of my deep love for America, I wa
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<br />on January 27, 1981, there were present:
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<br />Sr., J. Robert Gray, Edward L.
<br />Robert T. Williams, City Manager.
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<br />Church, opened the meeting with prayer,
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<br />minutes of the called meeting of January
<br />13, 1981; mrnutes of the called meeting
<br />was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br />emocracy~,introduced Sherrie A. Inman,
<br />e local High Schools of "Voice of
<br />rs. Miss Inman made the following
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<br />Country
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<br />portant thing in my life. As a citizen
<br />ommitment to my country. That commitment
<br />Under my commitment to support this
<br />ye made these pledges because of the love
<br />these pledges may differ somewhat from
<br />er in gratitude to my country for allowing
<br />vote, to take part in beneficial activities
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<br />ces for better or worse. At times of
<br />eace I will work to maintain that peace.
<br />while others may dese~her. I will stand
<br />her. I will give all of my support and
<br />s. I will do my best to help elect com-
<br />ut important government functions.
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<br />inflation, increasing tax rates, Watergate~
<br />Contrary to what many believe, these crisi~
<br />experiences helps to strengthen my feelin~
<br />net and causes us to unify in order to pro-
<br />that is why, as an American, I feel my
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<br />the candidate of my ch0iee. This is my
<br />serve to build the platform on which this
<br />~tatives of our needs and opinions. I am
<br />as many foreigners do not. Hence, I feel
<br />country.
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<br />nt her to prosper and endure, therefore,
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<br />I am pledged to participate
<br />clude campaign involvement,
<br />while causes. Belonging to
<br />Salvation Army, enable me to not only aid people of
<br />Through this involvement, I am able to provide assi
<br />than I.
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<br />in activities to benefi~ this country. Such activities would in-
<br />causes for prevention o~ human suffering and various other worth-
<br />such groups as the American Red Cross, the Peace Corp, and the
<br /> this country but the members of others.
<br /> stance for others who are less fortunate
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<br /> I feel my ~edge to defend my country is the
<br />because I was born in the United States, I have bee
<br />people do not know what freedom is like, such as th
<br />commitment is to protect the freedom this country
<br />It is for that reason that I would give my life, my
<br />freedom so that future Americans would be as fortun
<br />I have grown accustomed to,
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<br /> I am commited as a citizen of this country to
<br />have promised to keep my pledges to vote, take part
<br />important of which is to defend my country.
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<br /> I feel that it is important because my country
<br />ful. for. Therefore, I shall g~ve my life, if neede
<br />and will be able to endure and give ~ others what
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<br /> Mayor Johansen complimehted~,~Sg Inman'for heing th
<br />Award, and for making such an outstanding pre~entat
<br />to Mr. Cadlaon for being the Chairman of the Voice
<br />long time.
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<br />UNFINISHED BUSD
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<br /> 81-5 The following ordinance approved on fir~
<br />January 13, 1981, was taken up and read:
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<br /> "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE ~350,000 FROM THE
<br />THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZEI
<br />MENT BUDGET FOR 1980-81."
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<br />Dst important. I am a fortunate person
<br /> able to enjoy the joys of liberty, many
<br />pse in communist countries. My deepest
<br />~s been endowed so that it may endure.
<br />only real possession, to protect that
<br />5re as I to experience the joys of liberty
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<br />support the country under any terms, and
<br />in beneficial activities, and the most
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<br />has provided me with a life to be thank-
<br />~, so that my country shall be protected
<br />it has given to me."
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<br />e recipient of the "Voice of Democrasy"
<br />ion. The Mayor also expressed appreciatio~
<br />of Democracy" essay contest for such a
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<br />'ESS
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<br />t reading at the regular meeting of
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<br />CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR
<br /> AS PART OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVe-
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