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RESOLUTION NO. 5402 BY: McBride, McNally, Salmon, Wendli~g, Brockman, Brown A RESOLUTION in memory of the late Robert Neil Skinner, Physical Education Teacher and Swimming Coach at Lakewood High SChool. WHEREAS, Robert Neil Skinner graduated from Kent State University in 1953 and since that time had devoted himself to his chosen profession, that of teacher and coach of young people, and WHEREAS, Mr. Skinner came to the Lakewood SchOol System in 1968 and served as physical education instructor and head swimming coach, as well as driver training instructor, at Lakewood High School ~ntil his untimely passing on May 3, 1979, and WHEREAS, during his tenure as swimming coach at Lakewood High School Mr. Skinner attained the enviable record of 125 meet wins as against only 13 losses and his Lakewood Swim Teams were Lake Erie League Champions nine years, and District Champions in 1972 and 1973, an~ WHEREAS, Mr. Skinner was loved and respected 6y all of his students and fellow faculty members and recognized as a loyal an~ dedicated educator, and WHEREAS, this Council wishes to honor the memory of Robert Neil Skinner and extend its condolences to his family, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAKEWOOD, STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. That Lakewood City Council honorslthe memory of Robert Nell Skinner and extends deepest sympathy to hislwife, Shirley B. Skinner and to the other members of his family, on the loss of their beloved husband and father. Section 2. That the Clerk of Council be and She is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to Mrs. Shirley B. Skinner, 1277 French Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio, and that alcopy of this resolu- tion be spread upon the minutes of this meeting. Adopted: Approved