HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2310 RESOLUTION NO. 2310
C~ING BETTY AND WILLYS PECK AS 1985 CITIZENS OF THE YEAR
WHEREAS, Betty and Willys Peck have been named Citizens of the Year by the
Saratoga Chamber of Commerce, and
WHEREAS, the Pecks have earned this honor as a couple through their many years
of service to the community, and
WHEREAS, Betty and Willys have successfully interwoven their vocations and
their avocations with their commitment to community involvement in such a way
that their personal interests have been of value to thousands of people in
Saratoga and beyond, and
WHEREAS, these useful activities include, for Betty, many years of elementary
and kindergarten teaching; founding the Easterbrook Farm School and the
Saratoga Community Garden; and maintaining her home as a place for Halloween
spook houses, picnics on the creek, children's art shows, music and drama
productions in the outdoor amphitheater, and
WHEREAS, some of Willys' pursuits have been working as a journalist and
attorney; serving the Santa Clara County Bar Association; acting as president
of the Saratoga Historical Foundation for almost twenty years; serving on
numerous commissions and charitable boards; serving as president of the
Saratoga Drama Group and acting in it; and, with Betty, supporting the founding
of the Valley Institute of Theatre Arts, and
WHEREAS, although both have received many awards: Betty as Environmentalist of
the Year; Willys as recipient of the Byrl R. Salsmen Award, and both as
recipients of the Achievers Award from the Pen Women of Santa Clara County,
nevertheless it is both fitting and proper that their fellow Saratogans have
honored them with one more award through the Chamber of Commerce.
NOW, T}t~, BE IT RESOLVED, that
BETTY AND WILLYS PECK
are hereby commended and heartily thanked for their public spirit and
willingness to give time, energy and creativity for the good of all Saratogans.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting
of the Saratoga City Council held on the 19th day of February, 1986, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Callon, Fanelli, Hlava, Moyles and Mayor Clevenger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
/s/Martha Clevenger
Mayor
ATIEST:
/s/Grace E. Cory
Deputy City Clerk