9 of 1973 - A resolution expressing sympathy to the survivors of Christopher E. Athas, deceased, for the persona ppr' , t, --- 1 _._ ..
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1COMMISSIONER
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of Christopher E.Athas, deceased,
for the personal loss they have sus-
tained in his passing and expressing
sincere appreciation for the most
j productive life and service of Mr.
Athas.
Presented to the Board of Commissioners
AND PASSED
JAN 41973
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January 29, 1973
Mrs. Christopher E. Athas&Family
519 'H' Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84103
Dear Mrs.Athas&Family:
The Board of Salt Lake City Commissioners passed the attached
Resolution in honor of your late husband and father.
By this action, equal tribute is also paid to you for the love and
devotion and inspiration you have given to your beloved husband
and father.
You have our sincerest sympathy in your bereavement.
May God bless you and yours with that peace which surpasseth all
understanding.
Sincerely,
City Recorder
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Enclosure-1
ROLL CALL
Salt Lake City,Utah, January 24 ,19 73
VOTING Aye Nay
Mr.Chairman '
I move that the Resolution be adopted.
Barker
Harmsen
Harrison
Phillips • RESOLUTION
Result
RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE
WHEREAS, Christopher E. Athas, succumbed at the age of 75 on
January 20, 1973; and
WHEREAS, he devoted his life to the service of his community,
state and nation, helping to sponsor many cultural events, such as
the "Salute to Greece" concert by the Utah Symphony Orchestra in
1954; and
WHEREAS, during his lifetime he held many civic positions as well
as being appointed in 1953 as a special representative by Utah
Senator Arthur V. Watkins to investigate the Refugee Bill results
in Greece and was appointed in 1954 as a special consultant to the
Utah Foreign Disaster Committee which shipped eight train carloads
of food, clothing and flour to Greece; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Athas was decorated by two Kings of Greece and by
the Greek Government for his work in cementing relationships between
the citizens of Utah and the citizens of Greece; and
WHEREAS, he received many official honors from various profes-
sional and civic organizations for his outstanding contributions to
the Greek community of Salt Lake City as well as to the citizens of
Greece; and
WHEREAS, in his passing, Salt Lake City 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 all the citizens of Salt Lake City, its
sincere appreciation for the most productive life and service of
Christopher E. Athas, together with its deep sympathy to Mr. Athas'
survivors for the personal loss which they have sustained in his
passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution of
Condolence be delivered to the family of Christopher E. Athas
as an expression of our sympathy and deep feeling of loss.Passed by the Board of Commissioners of Salt Lak -City, a
this 24th day f January, 1973. E