HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-24 Commending Geoffrey BirtRESOLUTION NO, 24-8O
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
COMMENDING GEOFFREY BIRT FOR HIS EXTRAORDINARY DEVOTION TO TRUTH AND
FAIRNESS IN REPORTING NEWS OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF, THE NORTH PALM BEACH
VILLAGE COUNCIL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES INVOLVING THE GOVERNMENT, CITIZENS,
AND RESIDENTS OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
WHEREAS, numerous aspectsof the "media," including radio,
television and newspapers, report on the activities of the North Palm
Beach Village Council meetings and other governmental activities of the
Village of North Palm Beach; and
WHEREAS, WEEKDAY newspaper,through the columns written by
GEOFFREY BIRT, has consistently produced accurate and fair reports of
Village Council meetings and other Village activities, which both in
quality and quantity exceed all other media presentations and thereby
provide a distinct public service to the government, residents and
citizens of the Village of North Palm Beach; and
WHEREAS, GEOFFREY BIRT, by his personal charm and consideration,
his devotion to the high standards of journalism, and his appreciation
of the important role which newspapers play in advising the public of
government activities in a balanced and comprehensive manner, has
provided outstanding service to the Village Council of North Palm
Beach and the citizens and residents of the Village;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1, That GEOFFREY BIRT be, and he is hereby, commended
for his outstanding service to the government, residents and citizens
of the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida in his newspaper reporting
in the WEEKDAY newspaper.
Section 2. A certified copy of this Resolution shall be
presented by the Mayor of the Village of North Palm Beach to
GEOFFREY BIRT, and a separate copy of this Resolution shall be
furnished WEEKDAY newspaper.
Section 3, This Resolution shall take effect immediately
upon passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF MAY, 1980.
MAYOR
VILLAGE CLERK