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Expressing appreciation to Clarence D.
"Scoop"Williams for his lifetime of
public service in reporting the news , 1,
in the finest traditions of journalistic 1
excellence and wishing him a long and
enjoyable retirement period.
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Presented to the Board oi Commissioners i
AND PASSED
FEB 2 7 1973
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Salt Lake City,Utah, February 27 19 73
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I move that the Resolution be adopted.
Barker
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WHEREAS, Clarence D. "Scoop" Williams will retire on February 28, 1973, from
his employment as a news reporter for the Salt Lake Tribune; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Williams commenced his employment with the Salt Lake Telegram as
a copy boy in 1921 at the age of 15 and shortly thereafter became a news reporter
in which capacity he has served continuously with the Salt Lake Telegram and the
Salt Lake Tribune since that time; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Williams is the senior member of the staff employed by the Salt
Lake Tribune in years of news service to the residents of Salt Lake City and the
State of Utah; and
WHEREAS, during his long and able tenure as a news reporter Mr. Williams has
met and interviewed many of our country's and the world's leading political, religious,
educational and entertainment leaders and has always adhered to the highest principles
of accuracy and objectivity in his news reporting, thereby resulting in his recognition
in 1965 as the "Dean of Reporters" by Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County officials;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Williams is married to the former Opal Orrock and they are the
parents of three daughters and one son and grandparents of several grandchildren,
representative of the family love and traditions which are so much a part of our
community strength;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF SALT LAKE CITY,
on its own behalf and on behalf of all the residents of Salt Lake City that it does
hereby express to Clarence D. "Scoop" Williams its sincere appreciation and gratitude
for his lifetime of public service in reporting the news in the finest traditions
of journalistic excellence and for his contribution to our city as a devoted husband,
father and grandfather.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Salt Lake City extend
to Mr. Williams its best wishes for a long and enjoyable retirement period.
Passed by the Board of Commissioners of Salt Lake City, Utah, this 27th
day of February, 1973.
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