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THE CITY OF LA PORTE
LA PORTE,' TEXAS
RESOLUTION
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NO. ' 32-64
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A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of
La Porte, Texas, issued in recognition of outstanding civic work and
accomplishments on the part of
GASTON JAMES "GUS" GROOS
WHEREAS, at a general meeting of the citizens of La Porte,
Texas, held on February 24, 1964, it was decided that since the present
year of 1964 was the 7511I year since the founding of La Porte, that it
would be fitting and proper to ce1eb~ate it's 7511I birthday by having a
DIAMOND JUBILEE from May 1711I through the 2411I, and
WHEREAS, it was realized by the citizens that the success of
this celebration would necessitate wholehearted community-wide effort,
involving the participation of all individuals, and
WHEREAS, Mr. GASTON JAMES "GUS" GROOS (better known as "GUS"
GROOS) was unanimously elected to be the General Chairman; to lead,
supervise, guide, and otherwise co-ordinate the many and varied acti vi ties
connected with the celebration, and
WHEREAS, the celebration was a success in that citizens were
uni ted in accomplishing a common goal; THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED
By the City Commission of the City of La Porte, Texas, that
Mr. "GUS" GROOS be commended for his civic interest and his devotion to
the welfare of La Porte and the Bayshore area, and for his untiring
efforts in the co-ordination of the various celebration activities which
resulted in the success of the DIAMOND JUBILEE - the celebration of
La Porte's 75tb birthday. It is also recognized that it's success must
also be attributed to the wholehearted cooperation and assistance of
many citizens who should be, and are hereby, commended.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that GASTON JAMES "GUS" GROOS be given
a Certificate of Appreciation, signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk
of the City of La. Porte, Texas, and that this Resolution be entered in
the Minutes and made a matter of permanent record.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Commission at its regular
mee tiDg , at the Cit,' IIall, La Porte, Texaa. on septe"be~8, 1964.
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