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R ESOLUTION NO. 1174 . <br />W.THEREAS, the late Lloyd M. DeShong served as a member of the <br />Board of Directors of the Paris Pablic Library for many years, and <br />served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Paris Public Library <br />from 1961 until his death in December, 1965; and, <br />WHEREAS, his service was a devoted service to the Library, and <br />his interest therein for the continued growth and progress of the Library <br />was always reflected in his actions; and, <br />WHEREAS9 improvements in the Library Building, increase in <br />volurr.e of books on the shelves, rise in the circulation of books to growing <br />membership in Paris and Lamar County, more extensive use of the Library <br />by students from all schools and Paris J.inior College, and -the promotion <br />of giving of Memorial Books to the Library, are evidence of the growth and <br />progress of the Library under his leadership as Chairman of the Board of <br />Directors; and, <br />Wi-IEREAS, the remaining memuers of the Board of Directors and <br />the staff of the Paris Pablic Library will express their appreciation to his <br />memory by continuing to strive for a Paris Public Library, wliich will <br />serve the citizens and students of Paris and Lamar County; andy <br />WHEt`ZEAS, the Board of Directors of the Paris Pubtic Library, <br />pursuant to Ordinance No. 1439, has made the recommendation that Mi•s. <br />Lloyd M. DeShong be appointed to the Library Board to fill the vacancy of <br />her deceased husband, effective February 14, 1966 and continuing until <br />February 14, 1967, or until her successor is appointed; and, <br />WHEREAS, under Ordinance No. 1439, it is necessary that such <br />recommendation be confirmed by the City Council; NUW,; THEREFOREy <br />BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUVCIL OF TFiE i,ITY OF <br />PARISs That the appointment of Mrs. Ll.oyd M. DeShong, of Paris, Texas, <br />be, and it is hereby confirmed. That a copy of this resolution be furnished <br />to the widow of L.loyd M. DzShong on behalf of the Library Board and on <br />behalf of the City Council of the City of Paris. <br />Passed and adopted this 14th day of Fbruary, A. D. , 1966. <br />/ <br />- , ' - <br />Mayor <br />ATTEST: <br /> <br /> <br />. City Clerk <br />APPROVED AS O FORM: <br />.t'~ <br />City ttorney <br />