4 of 1938 - A resolution of condolence upon the passing of former Governor Heber M. Wells. REMARKS —
Resolution No. 4
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Resolution of condolence
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WHEREAS, Heber M. Wells, Utah's first Governor, departed
this life on March 12th, 1938, and his departure is deeply felt by
the citizens of Salt Lake City and the members of the Board of Com-
missioners of said city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by said Board of Commission-
ers of Salt Lake City that appreciation for the notable, public
career and splendid character of Heber M. Wells be expressed for and
on behalf of Salt Lake City by the members of the Board of Commis-
sioners of said city.
Heber M. Wells was born on August 11, 1859, in Salt Lake
City. In 1882 he was appointed recorder of Salt Lake City, which
position he occupied until 1890. In 1887 he was selected as the
secretary of the constitutional convention and in 1895 served as
a member of that convention. At the age of.36 years he was elected
Governor of Utah in the year of 1895, which position he filled with
honor and ability for nine years. In 1905 he retired to private
life until 1913, when he was elected Commissioner of Parks and
Public Property. In 1915 he filled the position of Commissioner of
Streets and Public Improvements. In 1917 he was a special officer
in the United States Internal Revenue Bureau and thereafter in 1920
held a position with the Bureau of Efficiency of the United States
government. In the year itif 1921 he again retired to private life
and in 1933 retired from active employment. The position of Govern-
or Heber M. Wells in history is secure.
Salt Lake City and its citizens extend sympathy to the
family and his large circle of friends.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread
upon the minutes of the Board of Commissioners and that a copy be
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spread upon the minutes of the Board of Commissioners and that a
! copy be forwarded to Mrs. Wells and members of the family.
Passed by the Board of Commissioners of Salt Lake City,
Utah, this IL. day of March, 1938. •
Mayor.
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