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office of the Mayor Y~ Rev. Donald Johnston has been an excellent civic and religious leader, enriching the lives of marry; and WHEREAS, Rev Donald Johnston has been an employee, volunteer and chaplain of the Barbours Cut Seafarers' Ceruer since October 1, 1987, and has faithfully carried out all of his duties and responsibilities, devoting many hours at the Seafarers' Center thereby promoting the good image of the Ciry of La Pone to visiting Seafarers; and WHEREAS, Rev. Donald Johnston has worked very hard with other employees, volunteers, members of the Board, friends, chaplains, and benefactors in giving birth to the new facility which promotes the benefit and well being of all Seafarers who visit this port and consider it a "home-away;from-home'; and WHEREAS, Rev Donald Johnston has been very faithful in the proclamation of the word of God to all Seafarers who come to seek spiritual guidance under the banner of the Seafarers' Center, and the Bill and Helen S. Crowder Chapel. He has encouraged the participation of local Churches in sharing the privilege of worshipping God together without religious, social, cultural, economic, or political prejudice; and WHEREAS, Rev Donald Johnston through his examples of deep spirituality, patience, and perseverance, has touched and enlightened many who have looked to him as their model in life, and now that Rev. Johnston is retiring the City of La Port wishes to honor him and pay tribute to him and to his wife Dorothy Johnston. NOW, THEREFORE, I, NORMAN L. MALONE, MAYOR of the City of La Pone, do hereby proclaim November 13, 1995, as REVEREND DONALD JOHNSTON DAY in the City of La Porte, and urge all citizens to show their appreciation and respect to Rev. Johnston for his untiring services rendered to all people of this community and to Seafarers visiting from all corners of the world. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City to be affixed hereto, this the 13th day of November, 1995. CITY OF LA PORTE Norman L. Malone, Mayor