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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1943_02_24 Town Board Minutes 390 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF MAMARONECK, NEW YORK HELD FEBRUARY 24., 1943 At the 'Town Offices, 158 West, Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, N. Y. The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Edward C. Griffin at 8 P. M. Eastern War Time. Present: Acting Chairman Edward C. Griffin Councilmen Edward A. Keeler and Burton C. Meighan, Jr. Absent: Supervisor Owen A. Mandeville The presence was also noted of Town. Clerk Robert D. Payne, Town Attorney John L. Delius and Assessor James M. Smith. Acting Chairman Griffin announced that the meeting was called to prepare an appropriate resolution to express regret upon the loss by death of Councilman George V. Bates. He stated that he was sorry that because of a business trip which started before the death of Mr. Bates Supervisor Mandeville could not be present. The members of the Board proceeded to draft the resolution. Councilman Keeler offered and Councilman Heighan seconded the following: Resolved, that the members of the Town Board of Mamaro- neck wish to record this expresson of their profound sorrow at the death of their former associate, Mr. George V. Bates, who departed this life on February 18, 1943 . His ability which was always at the service of others, his untiring energy and his unswerving sense of honor have greatly endeared him to us. His clear judgment and wise counsel, together with his upright character, commanded and held the unqualified respect of all those associated with him, making his loss deeply felt and leaving a high standard for all who came in contact with him. A good citizen, a considerate associate, and a genial, whole-sculed Christian gentleman has gonve from among us. The memory of his kindly nature and high character will ever live in the hearts of his friends . And be it further Resolved that we, the 'Town Board, extend to his family our heart-felt sympathy in their bereavement and that a copy of this resolution be sent to them and also be spread upon the official records of the Town. The resolution was approved by the members of the Board standing for a moment in silence . ' The Town Clerk was authorized to order the resolutions en- grossed at an estimated cost of $40.00. At 8:25 P. M, the meeting adjourned in memory of former Councilman George V. Bates .