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6 of 1918 - A resolution of condolence on the death of Robert N. Baskin, former Mayor of Salt Lake City. REMARKS: Resolution No. 6 By Commissioner Neslen On the death of Robert N. Baskin, former Mayor of Salt Lake City. AWC1 AUG 2,198 ltj,6V,e,,v4.. 4oet4-rmr— etl-t RaX3RDEFII. ROLL CALL VOTING AYE NAY Salt Lake City,Utah, Aug. 28th ,191 8 Crabbe Green I move that the resolution be adopted. Neslen �, o Scheid Mr. Chairman RESOLUTION Result WHEREAS, Robert N. Baskin, former mayor of Salt Lake City, has departed this life after a long and able career of public service; and WHEREAS, it is fitting that this Board recognize the great debt tnat Salt Lake City owes its distinguished former executive; and WHEREAS, it was largely during the able and farseeing administration of Judge Baskin that this community emerged into the fullness of its civic life; NOW THEREFORE ' BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners take this occasion to express on the behalf of the municipality its deep appreciation of Judge Baskin's life and his public achievements which contributedso materially to the welfare of this City and State. In his death Salt Lake City has lost one of its most valued citizens and his associates a most dear friend. Honorable and fearless, implacable in his adherence to what was for him the right, vigorous and able in his conduct of public office, he leaves a void that only the yearscan close. That in the simplicity and forcefulness of his character and his intelligent devotion to duty, he achieved an enviable place in the minds and hearts of his fellowmen. BE IT FURT;+ER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the Board and that a copy be forwarded to the family of Judge Baskin. Adopted by the Board of Comm a ere of Salt Lake ity,Utah, August 28th, 197,$�'�i// �/ Mayor 0 e r.