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RESOLUTION NO. 4467 BY: Messrs. Huffman, Kelley, Usher, Ward, Wendling. A RESOLUTION to commend Dr. William B. Edwards for his ten years of service to the Lakewood school sFstem as Superintendent of Schools° WHEREAS, Dr. William B. Edwards, in his constant search for new ways in which to benefit all youth of the community, was widely known for his deep interest and participation in all programs designed to broaden education, to build character and to improve recreation, and WHEREAS, His understanding of city-wide problems, his ability to cope with any and all situations involving the schools, its pupils, programs and problems, his personal warmth, enthusiasm, and genuine interest made him dear to the hearts of all who came in contact with him, and WHEREAS, The death of Dr. Edwards is a profound loss to the entire community, a loss which will long be felt not only throughout the City of Lakewood and its schools, but also wherever the impact of his strong qualities of character and leadership left its mark, and WHEREAS, His years of public service in the field of education and his devotion to duty in all respects should be recognized in a fitting and proper manner; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. That this Council commemorate Dr. Edwards' many years of public service by extending to his family its deep appreciation and gratitude as well as its assurance that his memory will be revered for years to come by the citizens of the community he served so well. Section 2. That the Clerk of Council be and she is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to Dr. Edwards' family at 17201 Lake Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio, and that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting. Adopted: February RI~ 1~66 February 23. 1966 Approved: Charle~ S.. Huffman, Jr. President Mary Adams " Clerk Robert M. Lawther Mayor