Res 17-99 RESOLUTION NO. 17-99
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING
KENNETH C. ELLINGSWORTH FOR HAVING SERVED WITH
DISTINCTION AS COMMISSIONER OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH FROM NOVEMBER OF 1992 THROUGH MARCH OF 1999.
WHEREAS, Kenneth C. Ellingsworth was appointed to the Delray
Beach City Commission in November of 1992 to fill an unexpired term; and
WHEREAS, Mr'. Ellingsworth was elected to the office of City
Commissioner/Seat %3 without opposition on March 9, 1993, and was
subsequently re-elected to this office without opposition in March of
1995, and March of 1997; and
WHEREAS, Ken was appointed by his peers on the City Commission
to serve as Vice-Mayor of the City of Delray Beach for the terms March
1993/1994, March 1995/1996, and March 1998/1999; and
WHEREAS, during his tenu~.e as a City Commissioner, Delray
Beach was the recipient of the 1993 Ail America City Award and was named
"The Best Run Town in Florida" by Florida Trend magazine; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his service as City Commissioner, Ken
Ellingsworth has consistently demonstrated his commitment to the
improvement of his community, having served as Executive Vice President
of the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce from 1958 until his
retirement in 1991, and his commitment to volunteerism through such
civic activities as the Delray Noontime Kiwanis (Honorary Life Member),
Honorary Life Member and Co-founder of the Delray Beach Historical
Society, Past President of the Delray Beach National Little League, and
Director of the Delray Beach Public Library Association, as well as his
previous involvement with city government activities including service
as a Director of the Delray Beach Housing Authority, member of the
Charter Review Committee, co-organizer of the Downtown Development
Authority, and former Chairman of the Delray Beach Sister Cities
Committee; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth C. Ellingsworth has shown unselfish
dedication in the performance of his duties as Commissioner and has
unfailingly given his energy, knowledge and talents to the betterment of
the City of Delray Beach; and
WHEREAS, true to his oath, Ken Ellingsworth has well and
faithfully performed the duties of Commissioner of the City of Delray
Beach; Florida; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ellingsworth will be leaving the City Commission
on March 25, 1999, and the expertise and knowledge provided by this
dynamic and dedicated individual will be sorely missed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
CITY OF DELP~AY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
OF THE
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Delray
Beach hereby recognizes and commends CO~9~ISSION~ K~a~N~-~H C.
RT.LINGSWORTH for his exemplary record of dedicated and faithful public
service, and extends the sincere thanks and appreciation of the
of the City of Delray Beach for a job well done.
Section 2. That the City Commission further wishes
best of health and happiness in all of his future endeavors.
March,
ATTEST:
w Cit!~ C~erk '
citizens
him the
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 16th day of
1999, by acclamation of the Delray Beach City Commission.
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