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CC Resolution No. 226 RESOLUTION NO. 226 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZING, COMMENDING AND THANKING FRED HARTMAN FOR HIS MULTITUDE OF CIVIC SERVICES TO THIS COMMUNITY ON THE EVE OF A TESTIMONIAL DINNER IN HIS HONOR COMMEMO- RATING HIS SERVICES; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THIS RESO- LUTION AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FOR- WARD A CERTIFIED COPY OF SAME TO MR. FRED HARTMAN. WHEREAS , Fred Hartman has been a vibrant member of the Baytown Community for over thirty-seven (37) years ; and WHEREAS, during such time, this distinguished gentleman has contributed to his community, not only in his capacity as the outstanding Editor and Publisher of the Baytown Sun, but in the fields of education, religion, banking and business . In addition to these fields of endeavor, he has contributed greatly through his activities with various service organizations , boards and commissions ; and WHEREAS , his first position with the Baytown Sun was that of Sports Editor, and his interest in sports has caused him to continue to this day the active coverage of sporting events; and WHEREAS , his writings in the field of sports have won him acclaim among his colleagues , causing him to be elected a member of the Baseball Writers Association of America, the highest tribute which can be paid those in the field; and WHEREAS , for his service and contributions through the aforementioned activities , he has been appointed or elected to the following posts , among others : Member of the Board of Regents , Lamar School of Technology; member of the Texas Library and Historical Commission; president of the Baytown Chamber of Commerce (two terms) ; president of the Baytown Rotary Club; director of the Citizens National Bank and Trust Company; chairman of the Houston Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America; member of the Board of Trustees of San Jacinto Methodist Hospital; and member of the Board of Deacons of the First Presbyterian Church of Baytown; and WHEREAS , through his efforts as Chairman of the Highway Committee of the Baytown Chamber of Commerce , he was particularly instrumental in bringing about the improvement of State Highway 146 and the construction of the Baytown-La Porte Tunnel; and WHEREAS, though no official designation could be made, he has often been referred to as "Mr. Baytown, " and deserves the accolade as much as any man who ever served the community; and WHEREAS, the City Council is pleased to note the upcoming Testimonial Dinner in honor of Fred Hartman to be given by many of the leading citizens of Baytown and the Gulf Coast area on Monday, December 16 , 1968, in commemera- tion of his many outstanding years of service to the commu- nity; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to pay its own tribute to this fine gentleman for his outstanding public service, and to formally congratulate him on the eve of his Testimonial Dinner for his many achievements; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Baytown hereby officially recognizes , commends and thanks Fred Hartman for his unselfish service to others , and for- mally hails his Testimonial Dinner as a fitting recognition of his service to the community. Section 2: That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute this resolution and the City Manager is directed to forward a certified -2- copy of same to Fred Hartman. INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the members of the City Council of the City of Baytown on this 12th day of December, 1968. Seaborn Cravey, Mayor ATTEST: Edna Oliver, City Clerk APPROVED: William R. Laughlin, City Attorney