HomeMy WebLinkAbout780605.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: REMEMBRANCE OF EDWARD L. DUNBAR AND EXPRESSION OF
PROFOUND SENSE OF LOSS TO WELD COUNTY.
WHEREAS , the people of Weld County, Colorado, are greatly
saddened by the death of Edward L. Dunbar on Sunday, November 26 ,
1978 , and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
Colorado wishes to express its profound sense of loss at the death
of Ed Dunbar, Chairman and member of the Board of County
Commissioners, and
WHEREAS , the Board wishes to express its appreciation post-
humously for Ed' s dedication of six years to the job of county
commissioner and numerous years as an active citizen concerned
with the development and growth of Weld County. During his service
to the County, Ed served as a commissioner from January 12 , 1965
to January 12 , 1969 and from January 1, 1977 to the time of his
death; he was a member of the Charter Commission, helping to write
Weld County' s Home Rule Charter and he served as mayor of the
Town of Grover before his first term as county commissioner, and
WHEREAS, Ed Dunbar was committed to serving the people of
Weld County; to provide needed services while keeping the taxes
low; to improve the county road system and road and bridge operations ,
and
WHEREAS , Ed Dunbar approached his work, his friends and the
public in an honest, straightforward manner, expressing kindness
and sincerity, and
WHEREAS , the people of Weld County have many reasons to
remember Ed Dunbar, and Weld County is indebted to this servant
for his involvement in county government, as well as his participa-
tion and contributions in community organizations and activities.
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Conmiissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that by the death of
Edward L. Dunbar, Weld County has experienced the loss of one of
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its outstanding citizens and it does hereby pay tribute to
Commissioner Dunbar who served Weld County and his fellow
men with dedication and ability; thus does the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, extend its deepest
sympathy and warmth to all the members of the Dunbar Family
and his many friends.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that flags over Weld County Government
buildings will be flown at half staff the day of Ed Dunbar ' s
funeral, and that the November 29 , 1978 meeting of the Board
of County Commissioners , be, and hereby is , dedicated to Edward
L. Dunbar as a rememberance of his commitment to the people
of Weld County.
The above and foregoing resolution was, on motion duly made
and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 29th Day of
November, A.D. 1978.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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WELD COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Date Presented: Nov. 29 , 1978
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