26 of 1969 - A resolution expressing appreciation on behalf of Sam Shortino for the outstanding and valuable serv • Resolution No. 26
B MAYORr J. BRACKEN LEE
COMMISSIONER
Appreciation on behalf of Sam Shortino
for the outstanding and valuable service:
he has rendered tithe inhabitans of Salt ,
Lake City, and in his splendid efforts '1
in making an effective contribution for
the underprivileged and needy citizens
of the community.
Presented to the Coord of Colemhsienen
AND PASSED
JUN 4 1969
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ROLL CALL June 4
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Salt Lake City,Utah, ,196
VOTING Aye Nay
Barker . • •
I move that the Resolution be adopted.
Catmull . . .
Gam . . . .
Harrison .
Mr. Chairman
-- RESOLUTION
Result . . .
OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, Sam Shortino was born in Italy in 1886, migrated to
the United States of America in 1903, was first employed by a meat
packing company in Kansas City, Missouri, and later by the railroad
in Cheyenne, Wyoming; and
WHEREAS, through hard work and thrift he went into business for
himself in Cheyenne and through judicious business ability and dili-
gent attention to his business affairs he has been a successful
businessman for 63 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Shortino has been willing to share the fruits of
his labors with person who have been underprivileged and in dire
need; and
WHEREAS, even though he has been wounded and beaten by robbers
on several occasions, he bears no malice toward his assailants and
he continues to be actively engaged in doing good for his neighbor-
hood; and
WHEREAS, he has three times been President of the Italian-American
Civic League, a member of the Footprinters and a member of the Advisory
Board of Central City; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Shortino's biography strikingly characterizes the
American Dream; and
WHEREAS, through his offices and services, he has rendered out-
standing and valuable services to Salt Lake City and its inhabitants:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, that said Board on behalf of itself and on behalf
of the inhabitants of Salt Lake City, does hereby express to Mr.
Sam Shortino its appreciation for his splendid efforts in making an
effective contribution for the underprivileged and needy citizens of
this community.
Said Board extends its best wishes and the hope that the future
will bring him further enjoyment and satisfaction.
The City Recorder is hereby directed to deliver a copy of this
resolution to Mr. Shortino.
4assed by the Board of Commissioners of Salt Lake City, Utah,/this
( Q day o£ June, 1969. >
/� ;James L. Barker, Jr., Commissioner 7 J. Bracken Lee, Mayor
Virtu %3 .�1 �,
E. J. (Jake) arn, Commissioner Conrad R,. Harrison, Commissioner
Geor e B. Catmull, Commissioner