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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
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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
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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.
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LAW OFFICES OF
ROLAND THOMPSON
010 SPURGEON BUILDING
SANTA ANA.
CALIFORNIA
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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.