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RESOLUTION NO. 987
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
COMMENDING RICHARD G. ROSE
WHEREAS, Richard G. Rose served on the Saratoga Library Commission from
February 1978 to January 1981; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rose served as Secretary of the Commission from March 1978
to February 1980, and as Chairman of the Commission from March 1980 to
January 1981; and
WHEREAS, Grieg was responsive to public comment regarding need and priorities
for the library services and facilities; and
WHEREAS, Grieg was deeply Involved with the need for funding of library
services following the reduction created by the passage of Proposition 13; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rose helped to establish programs such as the policy on
exhibits, gift committee, and preparation of the volunteer program, and
WHEREAS, Grieg has seen the circulation of the Community Library grow to
over 500,000 books per year, and has worked diligently to maintain services at
the Village library, as well as the Bookmobile; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rose was instrumental in working with Friends of the libraries
and provided an avenue for funding through recycling of newspapers;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Saratoga City Council commends Richard G. Rose
for his dedication to the community and devotion to providing library services
for Saratoga residents; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City thanks Mr. Rose and wishes him success in
his future endeavors.
The above and foregoing r~solution was passed and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council on the 21st day of
January
, 1981 by
the following vote:
AYES: Counci1members Clevenger, Jensen, Mallo.ry, Watson, Mayor Callon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ATTEST:
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