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~ ~ • Regular Meeting 6/17/74 - Continued • Motion by Commissioner Christensen and seconded by Commissioner Price to allow Mr. Hutchison and Mr. Cline to contact any number of roofers and get prices. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Kibodeaux. + + + 2. LADIES AUXILIARY FIRE TEAM - Mayor Thomas stated that La Porte was the most fortunate City in the State tonight. A group of ladies went to Laredo, Texas and won first place in the State with their pumper team. Mayor Thomas called on Mr. Joe Sease and Mr. Jack Oliphant to give a brief resume on what happened. Last year the ladies had won second, but this year they had done better by winning first place. Every- one was quite proud of this honor. The Team Captain's husband, Mr. Jack Oliphant, introduced the Ladies Pumper Team. Mrs. E. A. Thomas, Chaperon; Mrs. Judi Liska, Andrew Liska, ex-Fire Marshal's wife; Mrs. Bonnie Crager, Robert Crager, Assistant Chief's wife; Mrs. Kitty Meek, Larry Meek, Assistant Chief of the Western Department at Fairmont Park, wife and Patricia Oliphant, his wife. Other members absent were Mrs. Cecile Edwards, Mrs. Norene Booth and Mrs. Clara Greer. Mrs. N. W. Neville was recognized as going as another chaperon. Trophies were presented. The Travel Trophy is a rotating trophy which La Porte hopefully will receive again next year. The Team received a Nozzle Trophy and a large First Place Trophy which remains in La Porte. A hand of applause was given to the Ladies Pumper Team. Mrs. Patricia Oliphant thanked Mayor Thomas, the City and the Commission for allowing the Ladies Pumper Team to go and represent the City. They had moments of seriousness, lots of fun, and made many new friends from all over the state. They are looking forward to going again. • Mayfly Thomas again stated how proud the City was to have the best Ladies Pumper Team in the State. + + +