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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1513 - Judge William Adams Leonard0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 1 24 1 RESOLUTION NO. 11EMORIAL - WHEREAS, JUDGE WILLIAM ADAMS LEONARD, has passed on, but the memory of him will last forever; and WHEREAS, said JUDGE LEONARD did, in his life time serve the City of Newport Beach in the capacity of City Judge for more than twelve years; and WHEREAS, the said JUDGE LEONARD was always honest, faithful,just and conscientious in his judicial and civic duties; and WHEREAS, the said JUDGE LEONARD devoted a great deal of his time, not only to his public duties, but also gave of his time and energy in helping the poor and op- pressed, and in child welfare, and in general furthering civic betterment in the City of Newport Beach; and WHEREAS, JUDGE LEONARD'S life seemed to fall into a mold of simplicity and consistency which may be partially expressed in the words of an unknown writer: "We die but once and we die without dis- tinction, if we are willing to die the death of sacrifice. Honor and distinction come only as rewards for service to mankind." This supreme distinction, JUDGE LEONARD could claim as his very own; and WHEREAS, said Judge Leonard's life has been ended, but the memory of the man will long remain with the City Officials, his fellow citizens and friends in the City of Newport Beach; and WHEREAS, the Official Family of the City of Newport Beach has lost an ardent and conscientious worker, and a kindly and sympathetic friend. The life work of JUDGE 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 LAW OFFICE. OF ROLAND THOMPSON 210 SPURGEON BUILDING SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION NO. 11EMORIAL - WHEREAS, JUDGE WILLIAM ADAMS LEONARD, has passed on, but the memory of him will last forever; and WHEREAS, said JUDGE LEONARD did, in his life time serve the City of Newport Beach in the capacity of City Judge for more than twelve years; and WHEREAS, the said JUDGE LEONARD was always honest, faithful,just and conscientious in his judicial and civic duties; and WHEREAS, the said JUDGE LEONARD devoted a great deal of his time, not only to his public duties, but also gave of his time and energy in helping the poor and op- pressed, and in child welfare, and in general furthering civic betterment in the City of Newport Beach; and WHEREAS, JUDGE LEONARD'S life seemed to fall into a mold of simplicity and consistency which may be partially expressed in the words of an unknown writer: "We die but once and we die without dis- tinction, if we are willing to die the death of sacrifice. Honor and distinction come only as rewards for service to mankind." This supreme distinction, JUDGE LEONARD could claim as his very own; and WHEREAS, said Judge Leonard's life has been ended, but the memory of the man will long remain with the City Officials, his fellow citizens and friends in the City of Newport Beach; and WHEREAS, the Official Family of the City of Newport Beach has lost an ardent and conscientious worker, and a kindly and sympathetic friend. The life work of JUDGE II 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 f `e LEONARD is ended, but his memory will always linger with us. NOW2 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; That the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, in regular session assembled, hereby tender their heartfelt sympathy and con- dolence to his loving wife, Nannie Ott Leonard, and to his family; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of this Reso- lution be spread on the minutes of this meeting and a cer- tified copy thereof be sent by the Clerk of this City Council to his bereaved wife, Nannie Ott Leonard. I hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meet- ing thereof held on the 20th day of February, 1939, by the following vote, to -wit: TTEST: Citv Clerk. AYES, COUNCILMEN` n t - e NOES, COUNCILMENpy�e, ABSEN' 2. Mayor of the City of Newport Beach. 21 22 23 24 25 26,- 27 28 • 29 30 31 32 LAW OFFICES OF ROLAND THOMPSON 010 SPURGEON BUILDING SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA f `e LEONARD is ended, but his memory will always linger with us. NOW2 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; That the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, in regular session assembled, hereby tender their heartfelt sympathy and con- dolence to his loving wife, Nannie Ott Leonard, and to his family; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of this Reso- lution be spread on the minutes of this meeting and a cer- tified copy thereof be sent by the Clerk of this City Council to his bereaved wife, Nannie Ott Leonard. I hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meet- ing thereof held on the 20th day of February, 1939, by the following vote, to -wit: TTEST: Citv Clerk. AYES, COUNCILMEN` n t - e NOES, COUNCILMENpy�e, ABSEN' 2. Mayor of the City of Newport Beach.