HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution #2061RESOLUTION NO. 2nR1
WHEREAS, City of Canton Police Lieutenant Howard S.
Gilpin died June 4, 1989 while an active member of the
Canton Police Department; and,
W~~'aS, Lieutenant Gilpin has faithfully served the
citizens of this community and the City of Canton for over
25 years as a Canton Police Officer; and,
Wf~REAS, Lieutenant Gilpin's high professional and
personal standards of service have resulted in his twice
having been named "Policeman of the Year" and in his having
received many letters of commendation and praise from area
citizens; and,
Wf~m2F.AS, the death of Lieutenant Gilpin is a loss to
the entire City of Canton and to the public that Lieutenant
Gilpin served.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CANTON, Fulton County, Illinois, as follows:
1. That the Canton City Council hereby finds the
foregoing recitals to be fact.
2. That the Canton City Council hereby recognizes the
25 years of exemplary service which Lieutenant Gilpin
rendered unto this City and the citizens of this Co~anunity.
3. That the City of Canton shares in the grief at the
loss of Lieutenant Gilpin and the Canton City Council feels
a deep sense of loss with the passing of Lieutenant Gilpin.
4. That it is the desire of the Canton City Council
that a certified copy of this Resolution together with a
cover letter over the signature of the Mayor of the City of
Canton be sent to each member of Lieutenant Gilpin's family.
5. That this resolution shall be in full force and
effect intnediately upon its passage by the City Council of
the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois and approval by
the Mayor thereof.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton,
Fulton County, Illinois at a regular meeting this 6th day of
June, 1989 upon a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Aldermen Chapman , May , Meade , Sar~'f , Steck ,
Zilly, Kovachewich.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Alderman Bohler.
APPROVED:
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Donald E. Edwards, Mayor.
Attest:
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Nan Whit Cit Clerk.
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2i0 Eest Chestnut, Canton, IlNnols 61520 • Telephone 3097-0020
Donald E. Edwards, Alaya
Nancy S. Whites, cny cbnr
Patricia A. Wrl~ht, cuy rn.aunr
TO: Canton Citizens
FROM: Donald E. Edwards, Mayor
DATE: June 6, 1989
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James M. Malrr~rsn, crryana,Ny
Clifford L Sapassr, crryE,pn,,.r
David A. lsszer, D/~oraaAdmlelartiNon
I would like for the citizens of Canton to take a
moment in memory of Police Lieutenant Howard Sherwood
Gilpin.
I believe that God has given us the greatest purpose
of life, which is to serve others.
Woody's 25 years of service on the Canton Police force
and about the same amount of time serving in the United
States Army Reserve shows that Woody not only believed this,
he lived this way.
Woody was a police officer who believed in crime
prevention by working with people instead of using force.
He was a police officer that would try to find the middle
ground to settle a dispute.
Woody was a kind person, always smiling and a wave from
him helped shine some light on each day for Canton Citizens.
He was a friend to the young people and a counselor to those
in need.
A person's life cannot be measured by the number of
years which he lives, but by the quality of life. Woody's
life, though short, stands tall among his peers. He was
twice chosen as policeman of the year and had everyone's
respect.
This community is very thankful for Woolly's service
and offers his family our deepest sympathy. We will miss
you ;Vood y -- you were a gentleman.