4 of 1943 - A resolution of condolence upon the passing from this life of George D. Pyper. REMARKS: Resolution No. 4
By Commissioner ..e.nkins
Resolution of condolence
upon the passing from this life
of George D.Pyper.
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1 move that the resolution be adopted.
Keyser
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Matheson - - - -
McConkie
Mr.Chairman - - - _ Y !--_ RES TION
Result
WHEREAS, George D. Pyper departed this life on January
16, 1943; and
WHEREAS, he was one of Utahts leading citizens. H. was
born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on November 21, 1860, in a little
log cabin and began his public life at the early age of fourteen
years, being clerk to his father who was then serving as Judge
in Salt Lake City, which office he himself later held.
He was well 'mown throughout his life for his penman-
ship, ability as a writer, a singer and theatre work, having serv-
ed as manager of the Salt Lake Theatre for a period of thirty years
and as manager of the Salt Lake Tabernacle Choir. He was well
known for his civic and church endeavors, being at the time of his
death General Superintendent of the Latter Day Saints Deseret Sunday
School Union and was known among his associates as a leading exponent
of the church sponsored program of building richer, spiritual lives
through cultivation of the best in drama, music and other arts. He
enjoyed the love and respect of an unusually large host of friends
and associates and was cherished by his loving family.
His passing is a great loss to the city, its citizens,
his church and his friends and associates.
N0;., THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commis-
sioners of Salt Lake City for and on behalf of the citizens of said
city, the members of said Board and the many friends and associates
of George D. Pyper does hereby express to the entire family their
profound cond..l.ence and deepest sympathy upon the passing of their
father and our beloved associate and citizen.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upor
the minutes of the Board of Commissioners and that a copy beforwarde
to the surviving members of the family of George D. Pyper.
Passed by the Boa f Commissioners of Salt Lake City,
Utah, this 4 ay of , 1943.
Mayor.
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