COUNCIL PROCLAMATION NO. 05-09

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IN MEMORY OF MR. EUGENE (GENE) GOSLINE,

AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS DEDICATION AND SELFLESS EFFORTS

IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF

THE OAK CREEK VETERANS’ MEMORIAL PARK

 

WHEREAS, the City of Oak Creek has, sadly, been informed that Mr. Eugene (Gene) Gosline passed away on April 26, 2005; and,

 

WHEREAS, Mr. Eugene (Gene) Gosline always insisted on being called just  “Gene”; and

 

WHEREAS,  Gene was an inspirational and driving force in the development and completion of a memorial park in the City of Oak Creek to honor the nation’s veterans; and,

 

WHEREAS, the City wishes to recognize Gene’s dedication and his selfless efforts that resulted in the establishment of the Oak Creek Veterans’ Memorial Park at South 6th Street and West Rawson Avenue;  and,

 

WHEREAS, as a memorial to Gene, the City will place a recognition stone at the site of the Oak Creek Veterans’ Memorial Park, and will there plant a tree in his honor, in acknowledgment of his valuable contributions;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Oak Creek do hereby express their condolences to the family of Eugene (Gene) Gosline; and,

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Council, on behalf of the City and on behalf of all veterans, express their appreciation for his dedication and efforts in establishing the Oak Creek Veterans’ Memorial Park.

 

Dated this 17th day of May, 2005.

 

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                                                                        Mayor

ATTEST:

 

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City Clerk

 

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Alderperson, 1st District                                     Alderperson, 4th District

 

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Alderperson, 2nd District                                    Alderperson, 5th District

 

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Alderperson, 3rd District                                     Alderperson, 6th District