JANUARY 1, 1988 MINUTES
M I N U T E S
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Virginia Beach, Virginia
January 1, 1988
The SPECIAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL to commemorate the
TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MERGER OF PRINCESS ANNE COUNTY and THE CITY OF
VIRGINIA BFACH was called to order by Mayor Robert G. Jones in Courtroom No.
6, Court Square, Ten O'Clock Friday Morning, New Year's Day, January 1, 1988.
Council Members Present:
Albert W. Balko, John A. Baum, Robert E. Fentress,
Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Mayor Robert G.
Jones, Reba S. McClanan, John D. Moss, Vice Mayor
Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and John L.
Perry
Council Members Absent:
None
PLEDGE OF ALLFGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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Iter.q I.B. ITE@L @, 28574
The MAYOR stated the purpose of the SPECIAL SESSION was to commemorate the
TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY of THE MERGER OF PRINCESS ANNE COUNTY and THE CITY OF
VIRGINIA BEACH on January 1, 1963.
The iaayor advised the Gavel was the original used by the Board of Supervisors;
The Table was the original used by the Virginia Beach City Council; the Room
was the original Meeting Place of the Virginia Beach C!-ty Council; and, the
time was the exact hour Virginia Beach City Council convened January 1, 1963.
The Bronze Plaque on the Wall was presented to Virginia Beach City Council
January 1, 1963, by a group of United States Navy Men aboard the USS Amphion --
Captain Joseph W. Crawford, Jr., Ski-pper, presented the bronze City Seal in
behalf of Rear Admiral Denys W. Knoll, Commander of tlie Service Force, U.S.
Atlantic Fleet. Captain Crawford's widow was in the audience. The City Seal was
designed by Mrs. H. Ashton Williamson, Jr.
ROBERT G. JONES MUNICIPAL CENTER
MAYOR VIIIGINTA AEACH. VIRGINIA 23456-9002
(804) 427-4581
December 30, 19E;7
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
In accordance with City Code Section 2-21 and by tlie
authority vested in me, I hereby call a SPECIAL SESSION to
commemorate the TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MERGER OF PRINCESS
ANNE COUNTY and THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH on January 1, 1963, to
be held in Courtroom No. 6, Court Square, Ten O'Clock Friday
Morning, New Year's Day, January 1, 1988.
Respectf
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cc: Aubrey V. Watts, Jr., City Manager
J. Dale Bimson, City Attorney
Ruth Hodges Smith, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
Pam Lingle, Director of Public Information
Virginia Beach City Council Received Notice
Councilman Albert W. Balko
Councilman John A. Bauin
Councilman Robert E. Fentresa
Councilman Harold Heischober
Councilwoman Barbara M. Henley
Councilwoman Reba S. @IcClanan
Councilman John D. Moss
Vice Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf
Councilwoman Nancy K. Parker
Councilman John L. Perry
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Item I.C. ITEINI # 28575
Mayor Robert G. Jones requested the City Clerk to call the ROLL
City Council - 1988 City Council - 1963
Albert W. Balko Edward T. Caton, III
John A. Baum W. Hugh Kitchin, Jr.
Robert E. Fentress Lawrence E. Marshall
Harold Heischober Swi-ndell Pollock
Barbara M. Henley Kenneth N. @Riitehurst
Mayor Robert G. Jones
Reba S. McClanan
John D. Moss
Vice Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf
Nancy K. Parker
John L. Perry
City Council - Interim
D. ilurray Malbon George R. Ferrell
J. Curtis Payne G. Dewey Simmons, Jr.
*Donald H. Rhodes Robert H. Callis, Jr.
Charles W. Gardner *Clarence A. Holland
Roger L. Riggs Garland L. Isdell
Louis R. Jones Nancy A. Creecli
W. H. Kitchin, III
Judicial
Judge Robert S. Wahab, Jr.
"Judge Robert L. Simpson, Sr.
*Judge Donald H. Rhodes
Judge Jerome B. Friedman
Legislators - 1988
Congressman Owen B. Pickett
*Senator Clarence A. liolland
Delegate Glenn R. Croshaw
Delegate Glenn B. McClanan
Constitutional Officers - 1988 Constitutional Officers Former
John T. Atkinson, City Treasurer Ivan D. Mapp, Commissioner
J. Curtis Fruit, Clerk of Court *Robert L. Simpson, Sr.,
Robert Vaughan, Commissioner of Revenue Commonwealth Attorney
City Council Appointees - 1988 City Council Appointees, Former
Aubrey V. Watts, Jr., City ivianager Stanley Phillips, Assistant City
J. Dale Bimson, City Attorney Attornev
Gerald Banagan, City Assessor
Ruth Hodges Smith, City Clerk
0 T H E R S
Dr. E. E. Brickell
Mrs. Joseph W. Crai-iford, Jr.
"Present in more than one capacity.
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Item I-C. IT,7M # 28575 (Continued)
Mayors
Mayor Sidney Oman (City of Chesapeake)
Mayor Joseph A. Leafe (City of Norfolk)
Mayor Gloria 0. Webb (City of Portsmouth)
City Staff
Giles G. Dodd Assistant City Manager - Adninstration
L. Dean Block Assistant City Manager - Analysis & Evaluation
Louis E. Cullipher Agricultural
Harry E. Diezel Fire Chief
Charles R. I-lall Chief of Police
Harold S. Whitehurst Parks and -@iecreation
Fagan Stackhouse Personnel
Frances S. Elrod Social Services
David Grochmal General Services
TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE
Ilaury E. Bailey
Jackie Burroughs
"Assistant City Manager Giles G. Dodd
Betsy B. Doxey
Thomas Escoe
John Gravatt
Frank Kellam
"Ivan Mapp
Evelyn Salop
Walter Vargo
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Item I-D. ITEM @ 28576
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Jones PROCLAIMED January 1, 1988 as:
25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION DAY
This PROCLAMATION advised on February 28, 1962, the Virginia Beach Charter was
approved and enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia to be effective
January 1, 1963. The Consolidation of Virginia Beach and Princess Anne County
brought Virginia Beach to a total population of 100,000 and the rank of a City
of first class. The newly created City Charter provided for a City Council of
eleven members representing the seven boroughs of the City and four At Large
Members. At 10:00 A.M., on Tuesday, January 1, 1963, the Council of the City of
Virginia Beach held its first meeting in the Circuit Court Room, City hall, in
the Borough of Princess Anne, to conduct the first official business, including
appointment of staff and board riembers, passages of twenty-seven ordinances and
various resolutions.
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WHEREAS, the first settlers of this great country landed on our City's
shores at Cape Henry making Virginia Beach truly the "Landmark of our
Nation's Beginning"; and
WHEREAS, on January 4, 1962, the citizens of the tiny resort town of
Virginia Beach and the sprawling county of Princess Anne voted overwhelmingly
in favor of merger; and
WHEREAS, on February 28, 1962, the Virginia Beach Charter was approved
and enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia to be effective January 1,
1963; and
WHEREAS, the consolidation of Virginia Beach and Princess Anne County
brought Virginia Beach to a total population of 100,000 and the rank of a
city of the first class; and
WHEREAS, the newly created City Charter provided for a City Council of
eleven members representing the seven boroughs of the City; and
WHEREAS, at 10:00 A.M., on Tuesday, January 1, 1963, the Council of the
City of Virginia Beach held its first meeting in the Circuit court Room, City
Hall, in the Borough of Princess Anne, to conduct the first official
business, including appointment of staff and board members, passage of
twenty-eight ordinances and various resolutions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach has prospered and grown into the
largest city in the Commonwealth of virginia wlth a population of
approximately 360,000 and offers an outstanding quillity of life to its
residents; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert G. Jones, Mayor of the City of Virginia Beach,
do hereby proclaim Friday, January 1, 1988 as
25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION DAY
and urge all citizens and organizations within the Citl( of Virginia Beach to
commemorate and celebrate the City's Silver Anniversary--twenty-five years of
progress, with the anticipation of an even brighter future, commencing today
with a year of City-wide commemorative activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of
the City of virginia Beach, Virginia, to be affixed this first day of
January, nineteen hundred and eighty-eight.
Robert G. Jones
Mayor
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Ttem I.E. ITZIM # 28577
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Oberndorf, seconded by Councilman Heischober, City
Council ADOPTED:
RESOLUTIONS OF APPRECIATION AND COYLMENDATION TO
CITY LEADERS FOR THEIR EFFORT IN THE CONSOLIDATION
OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, ON JANUARY
1, 1963:
Edward T. Caton, III
City Council
Virginia Beach Borough
W. Hugh Kitchin, Jr.
City Council
Virginia Beach Borough
Lawrence E. Marshal.1
City Council
Bayside Borough
Swindell Pollock
City Council
Kempsville Borough
James E. Snyder
City Council
Blackwater Borough
Kenneth N. Whitehurst
City Council
Pungo Borough
Robert S. Wahab, Jr.
Judge of the Circuit Court
Richard B. Kellam
Judge of Circuit Our
Robert L. Simpson
Commonwealth's Attorney
John V. Fentress
Clerk of Circuit Court
Ivan D. Mapp
Commissioner of the Revenue
V. A. Etheridge
City Treasurer
George W. Vakos
First City Attorney
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Item I.E. ITF14 # 28577 (Continued)
RESOLUTIOI\TS OF APPRECIATION AND COMMENDATION TO
CITY LEADERS POSTHUMOUSLY FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN THE
CONSOLIDATION OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,
VIRGINIA, ON JANUARY 1, 1963:
Frank A. I)usch
Mayor
Virginia Beach Borougb..
S. Paul Brown
Vice Mayor
Princess Anne Borough
James E. Darden
City Council
Lynnhaven Borough
L. Stanley Hodges
City Council
Virginia Beach Borough
John W. McCombs
City Council
Virginia Beach Borough
W. Russell Hatchett
City Manger
Richard J. Webbon
City Clerk
John E. Marr
Sheriff
Sidney S. Kellam
Father of the Merger
Voting: 11-0@@
Council Members Voting Aye:
Albert W. Balko, John A. Baum, Robert E. Fentress,
Harold Ileischober, Barbara M. Henley, Mayor Robert G.
Jones, Reba S. McClanan ' John D. Moss, Vice Mayor
Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and John L.
Perry
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
None
*Verbal Vote
A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION AND @TION TO CITY IZADERS FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN
THE CONSOLIDATION OF THR CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGDTIA ON JANUARY 1, 1963
@, the former County of Princess Anne, Virginia, and the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, were merged into the consolidated City of Virginia Beach on January 1, 1963;
WHEREAS, this City has been richly blessed and has grown to become the largest city in
Virginia with an even brighter promise for future generations who will establish homes,
industries, businesses, and farms as a result of the quality of life enjoyed;
@, the Mayor has declared this as a time to connemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the City of Virginia Beach and the members of City Council feel that an expression of
gratitude is owed to the civic and governmental leaders who shared a sense of destiny and by
their initiative, courage, and conviction formed the City as it presently exists; and
@, City Council for the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia does desire to honor and
pay tribute to these City founders.
NOW, @RE, BE IT RFSOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BFACH, VIRGINIA:
That the outstanding leadership role of
T. CATON, III - CITY COUNCIL - VIRGINIA BFACH BOROUGH
in the formation and maturation of the City is connended, and by this Resolution, City Council
does express its appreciation and gratitude to the founder set forth herein for the dedication,
foresight, and cormitment shown in the formation of the World's Largest Resort City, the City of
Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Adopted by the council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this day of
January,
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A RESDIAYTION OF APPRECIATION AND @TION TO CITY LEADERS FOR THEIR @RTS im
THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BFACH, @INIA ON @y 1, 1963
, the former County of Princess Anne, Virginia, and the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, were merged into the consolidated City of Virginia Beach on January 1, 1963;
, this City has been richly blessed and has grown to become the largest city in
Virginia with an even brighter promise for future generations who will establish homes,
industries, businesses, and farms as a result of the cruality of life enjoyed;
@, the Mayor has declared this as a time to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the City of Virginia Beach and the members of City Council feel that an expression of
gratitude is owed to the civic and goverrimental leaders who shared a sense of destiny and by
their initiative, courage, and conviction formed the City as it presently exists; and
, City Council for the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia does desire to honor and
pay tribute to these City founders.
NOW, @RE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRG@ BFACH, VIRGINIA:
That the outstanding leadership role of
W. ffUGH KITCHIN, JR. - CITY COUNCIL - VIRGINIA BFACH BOROUGH
in the formation and maturation of the City is connended, and by this Resolution, City Council
does express its appreciation and gratitude to the founder set forth herein for the dedication,
foresight, and connitment shown in the formation of the World's Largest Resort City, the City of
Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this day of
January, 1988.
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A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION AND @TION TO CITY LEADERS FOR THEIR EFI?ORTS IN
THE CDNSOLIDATION OF THE CITY OF VIRGIM BEACH, VIRG@ ON JANUARY 1, 1963
@, the former County of Princess Anne, Virginia, and the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, were merged into the consolidated City of Virginia Beach on January 1, 1963;
@, this City has been richly blessed and has grown to become the largest city in
Virginia with an even brighter promise for future generations who will establish homes,
industries, businesses, and farms as a result of the quality of life enjoyed;
@, the Mayor has declared this as a ti-me to corrnemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the City of Virginia Beach and the members of City Council feel that an expression of
gratitude is owed to the civic and governmental leaders who shared a sense of destiny and by
their initiative, courage, and conviction formed the City as it presently exists; and
@, City Council for the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia does desire to honor and
pay tribute to these City founders.
NOW, @RE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CDUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VTRGINIA BFACH, VIRGINIA:
That the outstanding leadership role of
LAWRENCE E. MARSHALL - CITY CC)UNCIL - BAYSIDE BOROUGH
in the formation and maturation of the City is conunended, and by this Resolution, City Council
does express its appreciation and gratitude to the founder set forth herein for the dedication,
foresight, and conunitment shown in the formation of the World's Largest Resort City, the City of
Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this day of
January, 1988.
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A RESOI.UTION OF APPRECIATION AND @TION TO CITY LEADERS FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN
THE ODNSOLIDATION OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA ON @Y 1, 1963
@, the former County of Princess Anne, Virginia, and the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, were merged into the consolidated City of Virginia Beach on January 1, 1963;
@, this City has been richly blessed and has grown to become the largest city in
Virginia with an even brighter promise for future generations who will establish homes,
industries, businesses, and farms as a result of the quality of life enjoyed;
WHEREAS, the Mayor has declared this as a time to connemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the City of Virginia Beach and the members of City Council feel that an expression of
gratitude is owed to the civic and governmental leaders who shared a sense of destiny and by
their initiative, courage, and conviction formed the City as it presently exists; and
WHEREAS, City Council for the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia does desire to honor and
pay tribute to these City founders.
NOW, @RE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCRL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
That the outstanding leadership role of
SWINDELL PO@ - CITY CDUNCIL - @SVILLE BOROUGH
in the formation and maturation of the City is cornrnended, and by this Resolution, City Council
does express its appreciation and gratitude to the founder set forth herein for the dedication,
foresight, and conrnitment shown in the formation of the World's Largest Resort City, the City of
Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Adopted by the Council of the city of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this day of
January, 1988.
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A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION AND @TION TO CITY IJ?ADERS FOR THEIR @RTS IN
THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE CITY OF VIRGDM BEACH, VMINIA ON JANUARY 1, 1963
@, the former County of Princess Anne, Virginia, and the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, were merged into the consolidated City of Virginia Beach on January 1, 1963;
WHERFAS, this City has been richly blessed and has grown to become the largest city in
Virginia with an even brighter promise for future generations who will establish homes,
industries, businesses, and farms as a result of the quality of life enjoyed;
@, the Mayor has declared this as a time to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the City of Virginia Beach and the members of City Council feel that an expression of
gratitude is owed to the civic and goverrmental leaders who shared a sense of destiny and by
their initiative, courage, and conviction formed the City as it presently exists; and
@, City Council for the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia does desire to honor and
pay tribute to these City founders.
W)W, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ODUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BFACH, VIRG@:
That the outstanding leadership role of
JAMES E. SNYDER - CITY COUNCIL - BIACMMTER BOROUGH
in the formation and maturation of the City is conunended, and by this Resolution, City Council
does express its appreciation and gratitude to the founder set forth herein for the dedication,
foresight, and conunitment shown in the formation of the World's Largest Resort City, the City of
Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this day of
January, 1988.
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A RESOIJJTION OF APPRFCIATION AND @TION TO CITY LEADERS FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN
THE CDNSOLIDATION OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA ON JANUARY 1, 1963
WHERFAS, the former County of Princess Anne, Virginia, and the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, were merged into the consolidated City of Virginia Beach on January 1, 1963;
@, this City has been richly blessed and has grown to become the largest city in
Virginia with an even brighter promise for future generations who will establish homes,
industries, businesses, and farms as a result of the quality of life enjoyed;
WHEREAS, the Mayor has declared this as a time to corrinemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the City of Virginia Beach and the members of City Council feel that an expression of
gratitude is owed to the civic and goverrunental leaders who shared a sense of destiny and by
their initiative, courage, and conviction formed the City as it presently exists; and
@, City Council for the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia does desire to honor and
pay tribute to these City founders.
W)W, RE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE C17Y OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
That the outstanding leadership role of
KENNETH N. WHITEHURST - CLTY ODUNCIL - PUNGO BOROUGH
in the formation and maturation of the City is commended, and by this Resolution, City Council
does express its appreciation and gratitude to the founder set forth herein for the dedication,
foresight, and connitrnent shown in the formation of the World's Largest Resort City, the City of
Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this day of
January,
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A RESOLUTION OF "PRECIATION AND @TION TO CITY LEADERS FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN
THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRG@ ON JANUARY 1, 1963
, the former County of Princess Anne, Virginia, and the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, were merged into the consolidated City of Virginia Beach on January 1, 1963;
, this City has been richly blessed and has grown to become the largest city in
Virginia with an even brighter promise for future generations who will establish homes,
industries, businesses, and farms as a result of the quality of life enjoyed;
@, the Mayor has declared this as a time to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the City of Virginia Beach and the members of City Council feel that an expression of
gratitude is owed to the civic and goverrmental leaders who shared a sense of destiny and by
their initiative, courage, and conviction formed the City as it presently exists; and
WHEREAS, City Council for the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia does desire to honor and
pay tribute to these City founders.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE C17Y OF VIRGINIA BFACH, VIRGINIA:
That the outstanding leadership role of
ROBERT S. WAHAB, JR. - JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT
in the formation and maturation of the City is commended, and by this Resolution, City Council
does express its appreciation and gratitude to the founder set forth herein for the dedication,
foresight, and connitment shown in the formation of the World's Largest Resort City, the City of
Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this day of
January, 1988.
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A RESOI.UTION OF APPRECIATION AND ION TO CITY LEADERS FOR THEIR EFI?ORTS IN
THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE CITY OF @INIA BFACH, VM@ ON JANUARY 1, 1963
@, the former County of Princess Anne, Virginia, and the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, were merged into the consolidated City of Virginia Beach on January 1, 1963;
WHKREAS, this City has been richly blessed and has grown to become the largest city in
Virginia with an even brighter prornise for future generations who will establish homes,
industries, businesses, and farms as a result of the quality of life enjoyed;
WHEREAS, the Mayor has declared this as a time to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the City of Virginia Beach and the members of City Council feel that an expression of
gratitude is owed to the civic and goverrunental leaders who shared a sense of destiny and by
their initiative, courage, and conviction formed the City as it presently exists; and
@, City Council for the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia does desire to honor and
pay tribute to these City founders.
NOW, @RE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MMIL OF THE CITY OF VMINIA BFACH, VIRGINIA:
That the outstanding leadership role of
RI@ B. - JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT
in the formation and maturation of the City is commended, and by this Resolution, City Council
does express its appreciation and gratitude to the founder set forth herein for the dedication,
foresight, and commitment shown in the formation of the World's Largest Resort City, the City of
Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this day of
January, 1988.
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A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION AND @TION 70 CITY Ij-rADERS FOR THMIR EFFORTS IN
THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BFACH, VMIM ON JANUARY 1, 1963
@, the former County of Princess Anne, Virginia, and the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, were merged into the consolidated City of Virginia Beach on January 1, 1963;
@, this City has been richly blessed and has grown to become the largest city in
Virginia with an even brighter promise for future generations who will establish homes,
industries, businesses, and farms as a result of the quality of life enjoyed;
@, the Mayor has declared this as a time to conmemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the City of Virginia Beach and the members of City Council feel that an expression of
gratitude is owed to the civic and goverrunental leaders who shared a sense of destiny and by
their initiative, courage, and conviction formed the City as it presently exists; and
@, City Council for the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia does desire to honor and
pay tribute to these City founders.
NOW, @RE, BE IT RFSOLVED BY THE @n OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
That the outstanding leadership role of
ROBERT L. SI"SON - CONNOMWEALTH'S ATTORNEY
in the formation and maturation of the City is commended, and by this Resolution, City Council
does express its appreciation and gratitude to the founder set forth herein for the dedication,
foresight, and commitment shown in the formation of the World's Largest Resort City, the City of
Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this day of
January, 1988.
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A RESOIAJTION OF APPRECIATION AND @TION TO CITY LEADERS FOR THEIR EMRTs IN
THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BFACH, VIRGIM ON JANUARY 1, 1963
@, the former County of Princess Anne, Virginia, and the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, were merged into tbe consolidated City of Virginia Beach on January 1, 1963;
@, this City has been richly blessed and has grown to become the largest city in
Virginia with an even brighter promise for future generations who will establish homes,
industries, businesses, and farms as a result of the quality of life enjoyed;
@, the Mayor has declared this as a time to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the City of Virginia Beach and the members of City Council feel that an expression of
gratitude is owed to the civic and goverrmental leaders who shared a sense of destiny and by
their initiative, courage, and conviction formed the City as it presently exists; and
WHEREAS, City Council for the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia does desire to honor ,nd
pay tribute to these City founders.
NOW, @RE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
That the outstanding leadership role of
JOHN V. FENTRESS - CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
in the formation and maturation of the City is cormnended, and by this Resolution, City Council
does express its appreciation and gratitude to the founder set forth herein for the dedication,
foresight, and commitment shown in the formation of the World's Largest Resort City, the City of
Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this day of
January, 1988.
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A RESOLUTION OF "PRECIATION AND @TION TO CITY @ERS FOR THEIR EMRTS IN
THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE CITY OF VIERGINIA BFACH, VIRGINIA Off JANUARY 1, 1963
, the former County of Princess Anne, Virginia, and the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, were merged into the consolidated City of Virginia Beach on January 1, 1963;
, this City has been richly blessed and has grown to become the largest city in
Virginia with an even brighter promise for future generations who will establish homes,
industries, businesses, and farms as a result of the quality of life enjoyed;
@, the Mayor has declared this as a time to cormnemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the City of Virginia Beach and the members of City Council feel that an expression of
gratitude is owed to the civic and governmental leaders who shared a sense of destiny and by
their initiative, courage, and conviction formed the City as it presently exists; and
@, City Council for the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia does desire to honor and
pay tribute to these city founders.
NOW, @RE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
That the outstanding leadership role of
IVAN D. M"P - COMMISSIONER OF
in the formation and maturation of the City is commended, and by this Resolution, City Council
does express its appreciation and gratitude to the founder set forth herein for the dedication,
foresight, and commitment shown in the formation of the World's Largest Resort City, the City of
Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this day of
January, 1988.
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Vice ayor
A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION AND @TION TO CITY LEADERS FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN
THE ODNSOLIDIKTION OF THE CITY OF VIRGMU BFACH, VIRG@ ON JANUARY 1, 1963
, the former County of Princess Anne, Virginia, and the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, were merged into the consolidated City of Virginia Beach on January 1, 1963;
WHEREAS, this City has been richly blessed and has grown to become the largest city in
Virginia with an even brighter promise for future generations who will establish homes,
industries, businesses, and farms as a result of the quality of life enjoyed;
@, the Mayor has declared this as a time to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the City of virginia Beach and the members of City Council feel that an expression of
gratitude is owed to the civic and governmental leaders who shared a sense of destiny and by
their initiative, courage, and conviction formed the City as it presently exists; and
WHEREAS, City Council for the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia does desire to honor and
pay tribute to these City founders.
NOW, @RE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BFACH, VIRGINIA:
That the outstanding leadership role of
V. A. ETHERIDGE - C17Y TREASURER
in the formation and maturation of the City is commended, and by this Resolution, City Council
does express its appreciation and gratitude to the founder set forth herein for the dedication,
foresight, and commitment shown in the formation of the World's Largest Resort City, the City of
Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this day of
January, 1988.
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A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION AND @TION TO CITY @ FOR THEIR KFFORTS IN
THE CONSOLIDATION OF THK CITY OF VIRGINIA B@, VIRGDIIA ON JANUARY 1, 1963
the former County of Princess Anne, Virginia, and the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, were merged into the consolidated City of Virginia Beach on January 1, 1963;
@, this City has been richly blessed and has grown to become the largest city in
Virginia with an even brighter promise for future generations who will establish homes,
industries, businesses, and farms as a result of the quality of life enjoyed;
WHERFAS, the Mayor has declared this as a time to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the City of Virginia Beach and the members of City Council feel that an expression of
gratitude is owed to the civic and governmental leaders who shared a sense of destiny and by
their initiative, courage, and conviction formed the City as it presently exists; and
@, City Council for the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia does desire to honor and
pay tribute to these City founders.
WM, @RE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
That the outstanding leadership role of
GEORGE W. VAKOS - FIRST CITY ATTORNLFY
in the formation and maturation of the City is commended, and by this Resolution, City Council
does express its appreciation and gratitude to the founder set forth herein for the dedication,
foresight, and commitment shown in the formation of the World's Largest Resort City, the City of
Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this day of
January, 1988.
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Virginia Beach At L#ge
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A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION AND @TION TO CITY LFADERS posTHUMOUSLy FOR
THFIR EFFORTS IN THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE CITY OF @INIA BEACH,
ON JANUARY 1, 1963
the former County of Princess Anne, Virginia, and the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, were merged into the consolidated City of Virginia Beach on January 1, 1963;
WHEREAS, this City has been richly blessed and has grown to become the largest city in
Virginia with an even brighter promise for future generations who will establish homes,
industries, businesses, and farms as a result of the quality of life enjoyed;
WHEREAS, the Mayor has declared this as a time to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the City of Virginia Beach and the members of City Council feel that an expression of
gratitude is owed to the civic and goverrmental leaders who shared a sense of destiny and by
their initiative, courage, and conviction formed the City as it presently exists;
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor those civic and goverrunental leaders posthumously who,
shared that same sense of destiny, initiative, courage, and conviction in the formation of this
City; and
@, City Council for the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia does desire to honor and
pay tribute to these City founders.
W)W, @RE, BE IT RESOLVFD BY THE @IL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, viRGINIA:
That the outstanding leadership role of
FRANK A. DUSCH - MAYOR
CITY COUNCIL - VIRGINIA BFACH 130ROUGH
in the formation and maturation of the City is commended, and by this Resolution, City Council
does express its appreciation and gratitude to the founder set forth herein for the dedication,
foresight, and corrnitment shown in the formation of the World's Largest Resort City, the City of
Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this @@ day of
January, 1988.
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A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION AND @TION TO CITY LFADERS POSTHUMOUSLY FOR
THEIR EFFORTS IN THE CONSOLINATION OF THE CITY OF VIRGDTIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
ON @ARY 1, 1963
the former County of Princess Anne, Virginia, and the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, were merged into the consolidated City of Virginia Beach on January 1, 1963;
@, this City has been richly blessed and has grown to become the largest city in
Virginia with an even brighter promise for future generations who will establish homes,
industries, businesses, and farms as a result of the quality of life enjoyed;
@, the Mayor has declared this as a time to connemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the City of Virginia Beach and the members of City Council feel that an expression of
gratitude is owed to the civic and goverrunental leaders who shared a sense of destiny and by
their initiative, courage, and conviction formed the City as it presently exists;
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor those civic and governrnental leaders posthumously who,
shared that same sense of destiny, initiative, courage, and conviction in the formation of this
City; and
WHEREAS, City Council for the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia does desire to honor and
pay tribute to these City founders.
NOW, @RE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CDUNCIL OF THE CI7Y OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VTRGINIA:
That the outstanding leadership role of
S. PAUL BROWN - VICE MAYOR
CITY COUNCIL - PRINCESS ANNE BOROUGH
in the formation and maturation of the City is conunended, and by this Resolution, City Council
does express its appreciation and gratitude to the founder set forth herein for the dedication,
foresight, and commitment shown in the formation of the World's Largest Resort City, the City of
Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this @@ day of
January, 1988.
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A'
Mayor
A RESOI.UTION OF APPRECIATION AND @TION TO CITY LEADERS SLy FOR
THEIR EFFORTS IN THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BFACH, VIRGINIA
ON JANUARY 1, 1963
the former County of Princess Anne, Virginia, and the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, were merged into the consolidated City of Virginia Beach on January 1, 1963;
WHERFAS, this City has been richly blessed and has grown to become the largest city in
Virginia with an even brighter promise for future generations who will establish homes,
industries, businesses, and farms as a result of the quality of life enjoyed;
@, the Mayor has declared this as a time to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the City of Virginia Beach and the members of City Council feel that an expression of
gratitude is owed to the civic and goverrunental leaders who shated a sense of destiny and by
their initiative, courage, and conviction formed the City as it presently exists;
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor those civic and governmental leaders posthumously who,
shared that same sense of destiny, initiative, courage, and conviction in the formation of this
City; and
WHgREAS, City Council for the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia does desire to honor and
pay tribute to these City founders.
NOW, RE, BE IT RFSOLVED BY THE ODUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BFACH, VIRGINIA:
That the outstanding leadership role of
JAMES E. DARDEN - CITY ODUNCIL - LYNNHAVEN BOROUGH
in the formation and maturation of the City is commended, and by this Resolution, City Council
does express its appreciation and gratitude to the founder set forth herein for the dedication,
foresight, and counitment shown in the formation of the World's Largest Resort City, the City of
Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this If@ day of
January, 1988.
Lynnhav, s Anne
A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION AND @TION TO CITY LEADERS SLY FOR
THEIR @RTS IN THE CONSOLIDATION OF THK CITY OF VIRGINIA BFACH,
ON JANUARY 1, 1963
the former County of Princess Anne, Virginia, and the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, were merged into the consolidated City of Virginia Beach on January 1, 1963;
@, this City has been richly blessed and has grown to become the largest city in
Virginia with an even brighter promise for future generations who will establish homes,
industries, businesses, and farms as a result of the quality of life enjoyed;
@, the Mayor has declared this as a ti-me to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the City of Virginia Beach and the members of City Council feel that an expression of
gratitude is owed to the civic and goverrmental leaders who shared a sense of destiny and by
their initiative, courage, and conviction formed the City as it presently exists;
@, it is appropriate to honor those civic and governmental leaders posthumously who,
shared that same sense of destiny, initiative, courage, and conviction in the formation of this
City; and
WHERFAS, City Council for the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia does desire to honor and
pay tribute to these City founders.
W)W, @RE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ODUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
That the outstanding leadership role of
L. STANIXY HODGES - CITY COUNCIL - VIRGINIA BFACH BOROUGH
in the formation and maturation of the City is commended, and by this Resolution, City Council
does express its appreciation and gratitude to the founder set forth herein for the dedication,
foresight, and commitment shown in the formation of the World's Largest Resort City, the City of
Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this day of
January, 1988.
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yor
A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION AND @TION TO CITY MWERS POS@SLY FOR
THMIR @RTS IN THE CONSOLMATION OF THE CITY OF VTRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
ON JANUARY 1, 1963
the former County of Princess Anne, Virginia, and the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, were merged into the consolidated City of Virginia Beach on January 1, 1963;
@, this City has been richly blessed and has grown to become the largest city in
Virginia with an even brighter promise for future generations who will establish homes,
industries, businesses, and farms as a result of the quality of life enjoyed;
@, the Mayor has declared this as a time to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the City of Virginia Beach and the members of City Council feel that an expression of
gratitude is owed to the civic and goverrmental leaders who shared a sense of destiny and by
their initiative, courage, and conviction formed the City as it presently exists;
@, it is appropriate to honor those civic and goverrmental leaders posthumously who,
shared that saine sense of destiny, initiative, courage, and conviction in the formation of this
City; and
WHEREAS, City Council for the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia does desire to honor and
pay tribute to these City founders.
NOW, @RE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE @IL OF THE CI7Y OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
That the outstanding leadership role of
JOHN W. McCOMBS - CI7Y COUNCIL - VIRGINIA BEACH BOROUGH
in the formation and maturation of tbe City is commended, and by this Resolution, City Council
does express its appreciation and gratitude to the founder set forth herein for the dedication,
foresight, and connitment shown in the formation of the World's Largest Resort City, the City of
Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this day of
January, 1988.
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A RFSOLUTION OF APPRECIATION AND @T-ON TO CITY LFADERS SLY FOR
THBIR @RTS ]IN THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
ON JANUARY 1, 1963
WHEREAS, the former County of Princess Anne, Virginia, and the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, were merged into the consolidated City of Virginia Beach on January 1, 1963;
@, this City has been richly blessed and has grown to become the largest city in
Virginia with an even brighter promise for future generations who will establish homes,
industries, businesses, and farms as a result of the quality of life enjoyed;
WHEREAS, the Mayor has declared this as a time to connemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the City of Virginia Beach and the members of City Council feel that an expression of
gratitude is owed to the civic and governmental leaders who shared a sense of destiny and by
their initiative, courage, and conviction formed the City as it presently exists;
@, it is appropriate to honor those civic and governmental leaders posthumously who,
shared that same sense of destiny, initiative, courage, and conviction in the formation of this
City; and
WHEREAS, City Council for the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia does desire to honor and
pay tribute to these City founders.
W)W, @RE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TFIE COUNCN OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BFACH, VIRGINIA:
That the outstanding leadership role of
W. RUSSEIJ. HATOMTT - CITY MARAGER
in the formation and maturation of the City is cormnended, and by this Resolution, City Council
does express its appreciation and gratitude to the founder set forth herein for the dedication,
foresight, and commitment shown in the formation of the World's Largest Resort City, the City of
Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this .@@ day of
January, 1988.
ville Lynnhaven
Virginia Beach
A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION AND @TION TO CITY LFADERS POSTHUMOUSLY FOR
THEIR EFFORTS IN THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BPACH, VIRGINIA
ON JANUARY 1, 1963
the former County of Princess Anne, Virginia, and the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, were merged into the consolidated City of Virginia Beach on January 1, 1963;
@, this City has been richly blessed and has grown to become the largest city in
Virginia with an even brighter promise for future generations who will establish homes,
industries, businesses, and farms as a result of the quality of life enjoyed;
@, the Mayor has declared this as a time to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the City of Virginia Beach and the members of City Council feel that an expression of
gratitude is owed to the civic and goverrunental leaders who shared a sense of destiny and by
their initiative, courage, and conviction formed the City as it presently exists;
@, it is appropriate to honor those civic and goverrunental leaders posthumously who,
shared that same sense of destiny, initiative, courage, and conviction in the formation of this
City; and
@, City Council for the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia does desire to honor and
pay tribute to these City founders.
NOW, @RE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGIN-IA BFACH, VIRGINIA:
That the outstanding leadership role of
RICHARD J. @BON - CITY CLERK
in the formation and maturation of the City is connended, and by this Resolution, City Council
does express its appreciation and gratitude to the founder set forth herein for the dedication,
foresight, and commitment shown in the formation of the World's Largest Resort City, the City of
Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this day of
January, 1988.
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V'r, ,n Pungc t L4
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A RESOIAITION OF APPRECIATION AND @TION TO CITY LFADERS SLY FOR
THEIR EFFORTS IN THE ODNSOLIDATION OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BFACH, VIRGINIA
ON JANUARY 1, 1963
the former County of Princess Anne, Virginia, and the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, were merged into the consolidated City of Virginia Beach on January 1, 1963;
@, this City has been richly blessed and has grown to become the largest city in
Virginia with an even brighter promise for future generations who will establish homes,
industries, businesses, and farms as a result of the quality of life enjoyed;
WHEREAS, the Mayor has declared this as a time to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the City of Virginia Beach and the members of City Council feel that an expression of
gratitude is owed to the civic and governmental leaders who shared a sense of destiny and by
their initiative, courage, and conviction formed the City as it presently exists;
@, it is appropriate to honor those civic and governmental leaders posthumously who,
shared that same sense of destiny, initiative, courage, and conviction in the formation of this
City; and
@, City Council for the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia does desire to honor and
pay tribute to these City founders.
NOW, @RE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINTA BFACH, V@INIA:
That the outstanding leadership role of
JOHN E. - SHFRIFF
in the formation and maturation of the City is connended, and by this Resolution, City Council
does express its appreciation and gratitude to the founder set forth herein for the dedication,
foresight, and coffffnitment shown in the formation of the World's Largest Resort City, the City of
Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this @@ day of
January, I
Ba sville Lynnhaven Pri@cess Anne
Vir@inia Beach Pun@o4 At tkrge
Zii,,9-Mayor
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A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION AND @TION TO CITY LEADERS POSTHUMOUSLY FOR
THEIR EFFORTS IN THE CONSOLIEKATION OF THE CITY OF VIRGIRIA BFACH, VIRGINIA ON
JANUARY 1, 1963
the former County of Princess Anne, Virginia, and the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, were merged into the consolidated City of Virginia Beach on January 1, 1963;
WHEREAS, this City has been richly blessed and has grown to become the largest city in
Virginia with an even brighter promise for future generations who will establish homes,
industries, businesses, and farms as a result of the quality of life enjoyed;
@, the Mayor has declared this as a time to connemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the City of Virginia Beach and the members of City Council feel that an expression of
gratitude is owed to the civic and governmental leaders who shared a sense of destiny and by
their initiative, courage, and conviction formed the City as it presently exists;
@, it is appropriate to honor those civic and goverrunental leaders posthumously who,
shared that same sense of destiny, initiative, courage, and conviction in the formation of this
City; and
WHEREAS, City Council for the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia does desire to honor and
pay tribute to these City founders.
NOW, @RE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MMIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
That the outstanding leadership role of
SIDNEY S. KELIJLM - FATHER OF THE
in the formation and maturation of the City is commended, and by this Resolution, City Council
does express its appreciation and gratitude to the founder set forth herein for the dedication,
foresight, and connitment shown in the formation of the World's Largest Resort City, the City of
Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this day of
January, 1968.
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Item I.F. ITEM # 28578
The City Manager introduced a Histor4-cal Review of the City Seal prepared by
the Office of Public Information.
The City Seal reflects a dramatic history. Utilized on all official municipal
documents, it is representative of the Nation's beginnings.
Leaping in concert, a circle of marlins for@ns the outer ring of the Seal. These
gracious creatures of the Sea depict the City's dedication to the extensive
offerings of marine activities to residents.
The City Seal's Inner Circle is laced with Strawberry Leaves, represen@ling the
importance of agricultural to the area's economy.
In 1971, a City EmDloyee donated a very special gift: a tapestry designed and
handmade by the Donald French family which was ACCEPTED by City Council.
Each element of the City Seal reflects a pride inherent to the City's very
beginning. In the center of the City Seal is the historic Cape Henry
Lighthouse. The original order for the 90-foot tall brick structure was signed
by President George Vlashington. Erected in 1791, it began a 200 year history of
guardianship over the Chesapeake Bay. The Cross marks the first landing of
settlers on this Nation's soil. In 1607, 104 Englishmen landed on this Beach
embarkin, from three small sailing vessels: The Godspeed, The Susan Constant
and the Discovery. The liation began and so did an expansive Ocean Front area,
w'qich would more than three centuries later become the City of Virginia Beach.
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Item I-G. ITEM # 28579
Mayor Robert G. Jones extended appreciation to all listed on the back of the
COMMINORATIVE SESSION Program for their assistance:
BENNETTS GREEK NURSERY
GRAND LIMOUSINE SERVICE
GREEN RUN FLORIST
PENDLETON CHILD SERVICE CENTER
TROPICAL INTERIORS
CITY OF VIRGINIA BFACH
GENERAL SERVICES
BUILDING 14AINTENANCE
LANDSCAPE SERVICES
PRINT SHOP
POLICE - MOUNTED PATROL
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE/JOINT CABLE UNIT
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Special appreciation was ex@lended to Council Lady Reba S. McClanan and City
Clerk Ruth Hodges Smith, CMC/AAE for their diligence and untiri-ng efforts on
behalf of the COMMEMORATIVE SESSION.
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Item I-H. ITEi@l # 28580
Council Lady Reba S. McClanan, Co-Chairman of the COMMEMORATIVE COMMITTEE,
advised each of the guests would be receiving a CITY SEAL PIN at the Reception
immediately following.
For each of the Honored Council Members and Constitutional Officers, City Seal
Paperweights will also be Dresented.
On future occasions, the CONSOLIDATION STUDY COMMITTEE and the MERGER COMMITTEE
will be honored.
Council Ladies Reba S. McClanan, Barbara M. Henley and City Attorney J. Dale
Bimson had created the Resolutions for the TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY SESSION.
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item I-I ITEM P 28581
The Honorable Robert S. Wahab, Jr. presented the COWMORATIVE ADDRESS.
The neetiii.gs twen@,Y-five years ago were far less formal. At the first City
Council Session, the City Council ADOPTED 27 Ordinances, named Department
Heads, appoi-nted Boards and concluded its entire business in less than one (1)
hour.
The Merger of t'le City witil Princess Anne County was ge,@ierated by the
annexation and the fear of annexatioii by the City of i\lor@-olk. In 1059, -@he Ci-ty
of -lorfolk ANIF-XED 1,@-1/2 square miles of the Couiit@ takiilg with it 38,000
residents of the County, approximately 113 of the population of the Count,, at
that '@irie. Norfolk appealed the decision of the Annexation -Uourt, alle.,!-ng the
court had colqmitted error in failing to order annexation of the entire
territory sought by the City of llorfolk (33 square miles). The Court had also
erred in requiring @'he City o@' ilorfolk to assune too much of the Count,,,Is debt.
The threat of annex.Ltioia iiiade it difficult for the County to engage in any
nieaningful, lon, raiage planning. The Cou.,ity joined other cou.,lties in appealilig
to the Genere.1 Assembly -or changes in the Annexation Laws, by requiring a
poplar referenduri in the ifi-ected areas, or by restricting the size ol- the
territory subject to annexation, or to fix soine ti'le liaitati-ons betweel'i
annexation suits, or to place a iloratoriun. on all Aiinexation proceedings until
the eiitire comdlex Liatter could be studied. "he Legislature turned a "deaf ear"
to each of t'le proposals. Finally a solution was found in a 1960 amendment to
the Code of Virgin4-a, the General Asse,,ibly had again a..,iie,.'Ided an obscure,
special- act originally passed in 1940. Although never used, it was intended to
be of local application only. A 1956 amendment accomriodated only the merger of
the Cities of I'larwiclc and Newport @lews. The General Assembly ap',Oarently
assumed the 1960 change was nade soley for the benellit of Richmond and Ilenrico
County. The 1960 a-mendr!ient created a general statute applicabl-- to all
counties, cities a-,id towns in Virginia. It provided for the r@ierger of an,,
adjoining or adiacent courties, cities or towns. Then on Septei.@ber 6, 196i,
the Supreme @lourt of Virginia had recognized the consti-tutionally of t'.ae forner
i,lerger Statiite. This apparently alerted Count,, ol-fic@@als.
Tlie presence of a skillful- and unified political leadershio under the astu@le
direction o@- the Late Sid,.lcy S. Kellam, who act@-vely pro@loted and supported tlie
merger, wes the princ*lpal reason for the success of the llerger. A MEIGER
Executive Co,,.qipittee, also knoim as the Mapp Committee f,om its Cha@-,,.ian !van
MaiDp, ir.,et about 20 times between Noveirber 15 al'id the JanuarY 4 Referendu'.I.
Ap-iDroxiiiiately 200 people took an active T)art @*-n the canpaig.a. The ca,.Ipaign
focused on taking tlie -merger issue directly to the peod!e. The Cit,,, of Norfolk
vigorously fought the proposed @,lerger.
The Mtyor of @@',ae U-ity of i'@arfolk, W. Fred Duckworth, requested a delay in 'he
REFERENDUM to enable a study. Sidney S. Kella@, rejected the request.
By an overwhelming vote o@- a.,oproximately a five-to-one r.,ijority, the Town a-,id
County voted to MERGE.
On January 8, 1962, the elect-@lon returns were filed and the Court ordered the
consolidation. The entire procedure had been accoinplished i-n just a little more
than three months from the fii-st announceiqent that Merger was beiig considered
to the fi-nal Court Order.
Judge 1,1,,thab presented an ATTESTED copy of the Court Order entered into January
8, 1962, to be filed among the perinanent records of the City.
V IPG II,! TJi:
Ill THE, CII@CUIT COUPT OF PRINCESS A141TE COUI,;TY
IN THE @IATTEN OF THE CONSOLIDATION
OF PRINCESS A14NE COUNTY AND TIIE
CITY OF VIR(,INIA BEACH
0 R D E R
There havin- been presented to this Court (i) the re-
turns of the Sheriff of Pri-ncess An ne County, the Ser@eant of the
City of Vir,.inia Beach, and the Serr.,eent of the City of Ricl-imond,
showin,. sdi!vice of certified copies of the order of the court
entered December 14, 19'01, upon the election officers of tlie
County, the City and the State of V3*.rgini.a, respectively, (ii) the
returns of the Sheriff of 1.3rincess Anne County and the,Sergeant
of tlie City of Vir-,inia Beach showing the posting of copies of
sucn order of Decer@iber 14, 1961, at each votin@ place in the
County and the City, respectively, at least ten days before the
election, (iii) a certified copy of the official ballot and the
voting machine insert used at an election held in Princess Anne
County and the City o@@ Virginia Beach, respectively, on January
4, 1962, pu.rsuant to such order of the court, and (iv) the can-
vasses of the returns of the elections held in Princess Inne
County and in the City of Virginia Beach on January 4, 1962, duly
certified ty the respective Connissioners of Election of the
County aiid t'ne City, Vnich canvass of retu-rns of t-iie election
held in Princess Anne County discloses thit 7,476 votes @lere
cast in favor of consolidation and 1,759 votes against
consolidation, an of the election held
A Copy Teste
in the City of Vir-inia Beacl, disclos s t at I
539 votes were cast
in L@avor of consolidation and 242 votes against consolidation;
It is hereby FOUI\'D and DETERMINED that the elections
held in Princess P@nne County and the City of Virginia Beach on
;@January 4, 1962, were duly held in accordance with the provisions
i. of Art@icle 4, Chapter 9, Title 15 of the Code of Virginia of 1950,
as amended, and with the orders oi: the CQurt entered on December
14, 1961, and that a majority o" the voters in Princess Anne
County and a majority of the voters in the City of Virginia Beach
voting on the question voted in favor of consolidation of the
City ind the County.
it is ORDEPED that--:
1. The sherif-L's and sergeants' returns, certified
copies of the official ballot and voting machine insert and can-
vasses of the returns of eiection which have been presented be
filed with the Court.
2. On January 1, 1963, Princess Anne County and the
City of Virginia Beach sliall be consolidated into a city as pro-
posed iii the consolidation a.@reement entered into by the County
and the City, subject to the granting of a charter by the -@eneral
Assembly of Virginia.
Enter: January 1962.
judge
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CURTIS D.UIT,
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Of'Hunto leams, Gay,
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,7e & Gibson
Ric'iimond, Virginia
Special Counsel for Princess t@nne
County and the City of Vir,inia Beach
A Copy Teste:/
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Item I-J. ITEM # 28582
A COMMEMORATIVE TREE PLANTING in the Front Lawny Court Square was accompanied
by a Prayer of Dedication by Giles E. Dodd, Assistant City Manager for
Administration.
A RECEPTION immediately followed in the Jury Assembly Room, Court Square.
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Ttem I.K.
ADJOURNMENT ITE14 # 28583
Unon motion by Councilman Baum, and BY ACCLAMATION, City Council AWOURNED the
l,lieeting at 11:30 A.M.
F, , ly 0. H@
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Ruth Hodge@ Smith, CM@
City Clerk
City of Virginia Beach
Virginia