2020-50 - Honor Jim Anderson upon his death

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Bullock, Kepple, Neff, 0' Malley, Racer, Shachner RESOLUTION NO. 2020-50 BY: I A Resolution to honor James R. Anderson on the occasion of his death and to express condolences to his family, friends, and to the many who have been touched by his kind and cheerful spirit. WHEREAS, Mr. Anderson was forever grateful and proud to serve our community as a Lakewood firefighter for over thirty years and then as a cheerful, helpful and wise -cracking front desk attendant at City Hall until he reached the age of 90; and, WHEREAS, altogether, Mr. Anderson dedicated 66 years of public service to the City of Lakewood as the City's longest serving employee; and, WHEREAS, Jim Anderson was a family man, who with Gerri, his late wife of 34 years, was proud to provide a good home and life for their four children Timothy, Karen, John, and Kathleen. In addition to his four children, Jim Anderson left behind nine grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren; and, WHEREAS, Jim Anderson was a life-long Lakewood resident who was active and engaged in many aspects Lakewood civic life ranging from veteran organizations to athletic organizations. A reflection of his inclusive attitude and charisma, Jim was elected by his peers to leadership positions within these organizations; and WHEREAS, the legacy of Jim's kind heart and fiery spirit will forever be remembered and carried on by the family and friends who had the pleasure of knowing him; Now, therefore: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. That this Council hereby expresses condolences to the family and friends of James R. Anderson for their loss. Section 2. That this Council hereby acknowledges James Anderson's 66 years of dedicated public service to the Lakewood Fire Department and the City of Lakewood and reminds all public servants to look to Mr. Anderson's career and attitude as one worth emulating. Section 3. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the passage of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Council, and that all such deliberations of this Council and any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements.