HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrsntatn - Joe and Ann DeLuca DayWhereas, Joe DeLuca, the son of Italian immigrants, met a California
girl named Ann at the Hollywood Palladium in March of 1943, and they have
been married for 69 years; and
Whereas, in 1947, Joe and Ann opened DeLuca Jewelers on
Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles offering fine jewelry and in-store repair
and redesign, which was lacking elsewhere; and
Whereas, for the past 20 years Palm Desert's El Paseo Shopping
District has been proud to be the home of DeLuca Jewelers; and
Whereas, DeLuca Jewelers is known around the world for buying the
best diamonds and precious jewels for its inventory and for its extensive
collection of estate and pre -owned fine watches and jewelry; and
Whereas, the DeLucas feel it is their responsibility to give back to the
community and are known for their generosity in the Coachella Valley; and
Whereas, 2013 marks the 66th year of DeLuca Jewelers, as well as
Joe's 91st birthday and Ann's 90th birthday. We are pleased to join with their
many good friends and relatives in extending our best wishes on this happy
occasion.
Now, Therefore, I, Jan C. Harnik, Mayor of the City of Palm
Desert, California, Do Hereby Proclaim Thursday, March 14, 2013, as
Joe and Ann DeLuca Day
in the City of Palm Desert and urge all residents to join me in expressing our
appreciation for their many contributions and services to our community, with
our best wishes for many years of continued success in the future.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
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Original on File with City Clerk's Office
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have
caused the Official Seal of the City of Palm Desert,
'alifornia, to be affixed this 14th day of March, 2013.