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Res 41-99RESOLUTION NO. 41-99 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, IN HONOR OF DR. ROBERT E. RABORN, ACKNOWLEDGING HIS MEMORY AND HIS MANY GOOD WORKS IN DELRAY BEACH AND NEIGHBORING MUNICIPALITIES. WHEREAS, Dr. Robert E. Raborn was a native Floridian, arriving in Palm Beach County in the summer of 1947; and WHEREAS, he began one of the first medical practices in South County, serving the residents of Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, and Palm Beach County with care and compassion; and WHEREAS, Dr. Raborn was a strong advocate of public health issues and organized the first polio vaccine drive for the Delray-Boynton area; and WHEREAS, through his lifelong commitment to provide the best quality health care for everyone, he started the first Blood Bank in the area with locations as far south as Pompano, and was instrumental in establishing Bethesda Memorial Hospital; and WHEREAS, through his dedication to the continuing improvement of Bethesda Memorial Hospital he secured the first EKG machine, a gift of the Briny Breezes community, established the Intensive Care Unit in 1967, the Medical Library in 1960, and the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory in 1990; and WHEREAS, Dr. Robert Raborn provided service to the community not only as a dedicated physician, but as an active member of the Delray Beach Rotary Club, a director of First National Bank of Delray Beach, a tenor soloist for area churches, and an active member of the Audubon Society; and WHEREAS, as a student of the University of Florida School or Agriculture he developed a life long interest in wildlife and horticulture; and WHEREAS, his interest in this area l~d him to assist in beautifying the community by donating numerous trees for park sites, road-right-of-ways, and charitable facilities such as the Caridad Health Clinic for migrant workers and Bethesda Health City; and WHEREAS, his most recent accomplishment was the certification from the National Audubon Society of the Country Club of Florida as an Audubon Sanctuary. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, honor the many accomplishments, the kind professionalism, sensitivity, and leadership of Dr. Robert E. Raborn and recognize his ongoing efforts to beautify the conununity. Section 2. That the millennium year 2000 Arbor Day, (April 30, 2000), will be proclaimed ~Dr. Robert E. Raborn Arbor Day' demonstrating that his spirit lives on and providing all of us an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to the values and service to the community that he so graciously demonstrated by word and by deed. PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 6th day of July, 1999. ATTEST: City Cl~rk Res. No. 41-99 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS CITY MANAGER~ AGENDA ITEM #g~ - REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 6r 1999 RESOLUTION NO. 41-99 (IN HONOR OF DR. ROBERT E. RABORN) DATE: JULY 1, 1999 We have received a request from Mr. Donald H. the Village of Golf, for recognition of the made to the community by Dr. Robert E. Raborn through adoption of a resolution. Gustafson, Mayor of many contributions (recently deceased) The request also includes support for recognizing the many contributions of Dr. Raborn by asking that the Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners name next year's Arbor Day (April 30, 2000) as ~Dr. Robert E. Raborn Arbor Day'. A draft letter in support of this request is included in the backup material. In view of Dr. Raborn's significant contributions to the community as well as his strong interest in environmental matters, I recoramend approval of Resolution No. 41-99 and that the Mayor be authorized to sign and forward the proposed letter to the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners. Re f: Agmemo 14. Re s 41- 99. Dr. Raborn ADMINISTRATION 21 COUNTRY ROAD VILLAGE OF GOLF FLORIDA 33436-5299 (561) 732-0236 FAX (561) 732-7024 0 999 (561) 734-2918 UTILITY DEPARTMENT (561) 737-7995 June 3,1999 MayorJay Alperin 100 N.W. lstAve. Delray Beach, FI 33444-2698 Dear Mayor Alperin: Recently, one of the Village of Golf's residents passed away after a sudden illness. Over the course of his lifetime he made significant contributions to the Cities of Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, as well as the Village of Golf, and I wanted to write to make you aware of these contributions. His name was Dr. Robert E. Raborn and he was one of the early physicians in Boynton and Delray, joining the practice established by Dr. Weems. He was a Charter member of the Medical Staff of Bethesda Memorial Hospital, which he helped found in 1959. His son, Dr. Richard Raborn, now has continued his medical practice in both Boynton and Delray Beach. He originally attended the University of Florida School of Agriculture, and developed a lifelong interest in wildlife, horticulture, and environmentally compatible landscaping. Out of this interest he developed a tree farm upon his retirement from active medical practice. Dr. Raborn was active in the community, as a member of the Delray Beach Rotary Club and a former director of the First National Bank of Delray Beach. His son, Doug is CEO of Raborn & Company, an investment firm in downtown Delray Beach. The Village of Golf is requesting that Palm Beach County recognize the many contributions of Dr. Raborn, by naming next year's Arbor Day after Dr. Raborn. We would request that the City of Delray Beach support this effort as well. Attached is a draft letter to the Chair of the County Commission, which we would request the City sign and return to the Village in order that a joint package can be presented to the County. Additionally, if the City of Delray Beach would also honor Dr. Raborn and name Arbor Day in Delray Beach as well, that would be appreciated. Attached is a draft Resolution for your use to that effect. Sincerely, Donald H. Gustafson Mayor, Village of Golf t,,,~ccc: David Harden, City Manager Thank you for your assistance with this matter. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY (COUNTY) COMMISSION OF ............... , PAYING TRIBUTE TO A GREAT MAN BY NAMING ARBOR DAY 2000 IN HONOR OF DR. ROBERT E. RABORN, ACKNOWLEDGING HIS MEMORY AND HIS MANY GOOD WORKS. WHEREAS, Dr. Robert E. Raborn was a native Floridian, arriving in Palm Beach County in the summer of 1947, and WHEREAS, he began one of the first medical practices in South County, serving the residents of Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, and Palm Beach County with care and compassion, and WHEREAS, Dr. Raborn was a strong advocate of public health issues and organized the first oral polio vaccine drive for the Delray-Boynton area,and WHEREAS, through his lifelong commitment to provide the best quality health care for everyone, he started the first Blood Bank in the area with locations as far south as Pompano, and was instrumental in establishing Bethesda Memorial Hospital and WHEREAS, through his dedication to the continuing improvement of Bethesda Hospital he secured the first EKG machine, a gift of the Bdny Breezes community, established the Intensive Care Unit in 1967, the Medical Library in 1960, and the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory in 1990, and WHEREAS, Dr. Robert Raborn provided service to the community not only as a dedicated physician, but as an active member of the Delray Beach Rotary Club, a director of the First National Bank of Delray Beach, a tenor soloist for area churches, and an active member of the Audubon Society, and WHEREAS, as a student of the University of Florida School of Agriculture he developed a life long interest in wildlife and horticulture, and WHEREAS, his interest in this area led him to assist in beautifying the community by donating numerous trees for park sites, road - right-of ways, and charitable facilities such as the Caridad Health Clinic for migrant workers and Bethesda Health City, and WHEREAS, his most recent accomplishment was the certification from the National Audubon Society of the Country Club of Florida as an Audubon Sanctuary; Now therefore, be it resolved, by ................ , the following: 1 ) In honor of the many accomplishments, the kind professionalism, sensitivity, and leadership of Dr. Robert E. Raborn and in recognition of his ongoing efforts to beautify the community; That the millennium year 2000 Arbor Day, will be named in his memory, and be proclaimed as the "Dr. Robert E. Raborn Arbor Day" demonstrating that his spirit lives on and providing all of us an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to the values and service to the community that he so graciously demonstrated by word and by deed. Closing & Signatures: June 3,1999 Ms. Maude Ford Lee Chair, Palm Beach Board of County Commissioners Governmental Center, 12th floor 301 N. Olive Ave. West Palm Beach, FI 33401 Dear Chairwoman Lee: Recently, one of the Village of Golf's residents passed away after a sudden illness. Over the course of his lifetime he made significant contributions to the Cities of Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, as well as the Village of Golf, and I wanted to write to make you aware of these contributions. His name was Dr. Robert E. Rabom and he was one of the early physicians in Boynton and Delray, joining the practice established by Dr. Weems. He was a Charter member of the Medical Staff of Bethesda Memorial Hospital, which he helped found in 1959. His son, Dr. Richard Raborn, now has continued his medical practice in both Boynton and Delray Beach. He originally attended the University of Florida School of Agriculture, and developed a lifelong interest in wildlife, horticulture, and environmentally compatible landscaping. Out of this interest he developed a tree farm upon his retirement from active medical practice. Dr. Raborn was active in the community, as a member of the Delray Beach Rotary Club and a former director of the First National Bank of Delray Beach. His son, Doug is CEO of Raborn & Company, an investment firm in downtown Delray Beach. He was instrumental in establishing the Caridad Health Clinic for migrant workers, and was strong supporter of public health issues over his 40 years of practice. Because of his agriculture interests, he donated many trees for beautifying parks, and road - right of ways. The Village of Golf is requesting that Palm Beach County recognize the many contributions of Dr. Raborn, by naming next year's Arbor Day after Dr. Raborn. Also attached are letters of support from the Cities of Delray Beach and Boynton Beach as well, As Dr. Raborn was active throughout the South County area. Attached is a draft resolution for the County, as well as resolutions from the three cities. Thank you for assisting us to honor the memory of this outstanding Palm Beach County resident. Sincerely, Donald H. Gustafson Mayor, Village of Golf cc: Board of County Commissioners Robert Weisman, County Administrator NOTE - REWRITE ON CITY STATIONARY, ADJUST LAST PARAGRAPH AND MAYOR'S SIGNATURE. THANK YOU.