55 of 1971 - A resolution expressing condolences to the family of Richard Louis Evans and expressing sincere appr Resolution No. 55
By Mayor J. Bracken Lee
COMMISSIONER
Expressing condolences to the family o
Richard Louis Evans and expressing
sincere appreciation for the life and
services of Mr. Evans.
Presented to the Board of Commissioners
AND PASSED
NOV 2 1971
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ROLL CALL
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Barker. . . . • '
I move that the Resolution be adopted.
Catmull . . .
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Harrison
Mr. Chairman .
RESOLUTION
Result . . .
OF CONDOLENCE
WHEREAS, Richard Louis Evans departed this life on the first
day of November, 1971, at the age of 65 years; and
WHEREAS, he devoted his life to the unselfish loving service
of his community, nation and fellowmen, serving during his lifetime
in many positions including president of Rotary International,
member of the Utah State Board of Higher Education, trustee of
Brigham Young University, regent of the University of Utah, editor
of The Improvement Era, and many other positions of trust and confi-
dence; and
WHEREAS, he dedicated his life to service and his God, occupy-
ing among other positions in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-
day Saints those of member of The First Council of Seventy and as
the Council of Twelve Apostles, and as commentator for the weekly
broadcasts of the Salt Lake Tabernacle Choir, whose voice was
familiar to millions of persons through "The Spoken Word"; and
WHEREAS, his outstanding abilities and character have been
previously recognized through, among others, such awards as the
Distinguished Service Award of the Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce
and The Freedom Foundation Award; and
WHEREAS, in his passing the City of Salt Lake has lost one of
its most respected and valued citizens:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, that it does hereby express on its own behalf
and on behalf of the residents of Salt Lake City, its deep and sincere
appreciation for the life and services of Richard Louis Evans.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be delivered
to the family of Richard Louis Evans as an expression of our sympathy
for the loss they have sustained in his passing.
Paced by the Board of Commissioners of Salt Lake City, Utah,
this day of November, 1971.
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George B. Ca 11, Commissioner J. Bracken Lee, Mayor
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/James L. Barker, Jr., Comma sioner