HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation - B. Crawshaw Condolences and RecognitionWhereas, the people of the City of Palm Desert and its Sister
City of Gisborne, New Zealand, were greatly saddened to learn of the
untimely passing of Brian Crawshaw on May 25, 2010; and
Whereas, Mr. Crawshaw was a prominent figure in the Gisborne
community, serving as a Gisborne City Councilor, Deputy Mayor, and
Mayor over the course of eighteen years of public service. Mr.
Crawshaw was also an active Rotarian, serving as past President of the
Rotary Club of Gisborne and being a Paul Harris Fellow; and
Whereas, Mr. Crawshaw worked diligently in building
international goodwill through interpersonal relationships, culminating in
the establishment of Sister Cities in Gisborne and, under his guidance, a
sister city relationship formed and strengthened with the City of Palm
Desert; and
Whereas, his many other community contributions included
chairing and serving as a life member of the Keep Gisborne Beautiful
Committee and chairing and serving as a trustee for the Eastwoodhill
Arboretum; and
Whereas, Mr. Crawshaw's significant community contributions
were recognized with the award of a Queen's Service Medal in 1992.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Palm Desert City
Council, speaking on behalf of all our citizens, hereby extends to the
members of his family this expression of sincere regret for their loss and
the hope that they will be consoled by the memories of his exemplary life
and achievements.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
APPROVED I f tillIn Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand
RECEIVED C3 I %I I�� and have caused the Official Seal of the Ci of Palm
Desert, California, to be affixed this 29�h day of
MEETING DATE. G� `� '� --J� September, 2011.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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VERIFIED BY.
Original on File with City Clerk's Oftice