HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution #3122RESOLOTION N0. 3122
WHEREAS, James Grier's firefighting career started in Canton
on September 7, 1955, and he retired from the Canton Fire
Department as Fire Chief on September 1, 1982; he worked with the
Illinois State Fire Marshal's office as an Arson Investigator from
September 1, 1982, until his death on October 6, 1990; and,
WHEREAS, a memorial scholarship fund has been initiated by
the Central Illinois Fire Investigators Association to honor James
Grier; and,
WHEREAS, the scholarship will be awarded to recipients
planning to enroll in an accredited college or university for the
study of police or fire sciences; and,
WHEREAS, men of the caliber of James Grier, who dedicated
his life to the protection and well-being of the citizens of this
community, is worthy of the honor being paid him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that we join with the
Central Illinois Fire Investigators Association in honoring the
memory of retired firefighter, James Grier; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be
presented to Mrs. James Grier, in memory of her late husband.
DATED: This /~th day of August, 1992.
AYES: Alderman Molleck, Coay, Sarff, Steck, Bohler, Chapman, May.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Meade
APPR ED:
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Donald E Edwards, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Nancy Whit s, City Clerk.