58 of 1970 - A resolution expressing appreciation to Grant R. Walker for his services in the Salt Lake City Fire Resolution No _--58
Mayor J. Bracken Lee
COMMISSIONER
Expressing appreciation to Grant R.
Walinr for his services in the Salt Lake
City Fire Department for the past 28
years and as Chief since January 1,
1967, and wishing him happiness in his
retirement.
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Presented to the Board of Commissioners
AND PASSED
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ROLL CALL
November 10 70
VOTING Aye Nay Salt Lake City,Utah, ,19
Barker' . . . ,
I move that the Resolution bepted. •
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Mr. Chairman .
RESOLUTION
Result . . .
WHEREAS, Grant R. Walker has been a member of the Salt Lake
City Fire Department for the past 28 years, commencing his public
service on July 15, 1942; and
WHEREAS, Chief Walker has served in many capacities in said
department, finally becoming Chief on January 1, 1967; and
WHEREAS, during his long tenure of service, rising from the
ranks to the Chief of the department, he has served with great fidelity
and efficiency, discharging faithfully and ably each assignment of
duty, thereby rendering to the Fire Department and to the residents
of Salt Lake City indispensable service in the protection of their
property and persons; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as Chief of the department, he
has so administered to the affairs and personnel of the department
that the fire rates in Salt Lake City have been substantially reduced;
and
WHEREAS, Chief Walker is retiring from his position as
Chief of the Fire Department effective November 12, 1970;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners
of Salt Lake City that it does hereby express to Chief Grant R. Walker,
on behalf of the Board and on behalf of the residents of Salt Lake City,
sincere appreciation and gratitude for the devoted and capable service
and for the significant contribution he has rendered to the Fire
Department of Salt Lake City and to the residents and citizens thereof.
Said Board extends to him its best wishes for happiness and success
in the days to come.
The City Recorder is hereby directed to deliver to Chief
Walker a copy of this Resolution.
Passed by the Board of Commissioners of Salt Lake City, Utah,
this lOt day of November, 1970.
MAYOR
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