Res 24-96 RESOLUTION NO. 24-96
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING
THOMAS E. L~q~CH FOR HAVING SERVED WITH DISTINCTION AS
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH FROM MARCH OF 1990
THROUGH MARCH 28, 1996.
WHEREAS, Thomas E. Lynch was elected to the office of Mayor
of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, on March 13, 1990, and was
subsequently re-elected to this office without opposition in March of
1992, and March of 1994; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Lynch sought to bring stability and harmony
to the City Commission as well as to the entire City of Delray Beach
during his incumbency; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as Mayor, the City of Delray
Beach received the 1993 All America City Award and was named "The Best
Run Town in Florida" by F~Qrida Trend magazine; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his duties as Mayor and as a
successful businessman, Tom has demonstrated his commitment to
volunteerism and the improvement of his community by serving as
President of the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, President of the
Delray Beach Sunrise Kiwanis Club, Vice President and Board Member of
the Florence Fuller Child Development Center, and Bethesda Hospital
Association, among others; and
WHEREAS, Thomas E. Lynch has shown unselfish dedication in
the performance of his duties as Mayor and has unfailingly given his
energy, knowledge and talents to the betterment of the City of Delray
Beach; and
WHEREAS, true to his oath, Thomas E. Lynch has well and
faithfully performed the duties of Mayor of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Lynch chose not to seek re-election in March,
1996, and the expertise and knowledge provided by this dynamic and
dedicated individual will be missed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
~ That the City Commission of the City of Delray
Beach hereby recognizes and commends MAYOR THOMAS E. LYNCH for his
excellent record of dedicated and faithful public service, and extends
the sincere thanks and appreciation of the citizens of the City of
Delray Beach for a job well done.
~ That the City Commission further wishes him the
best of health and happiness in all of his future endeavors.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 19th day
of March, 1996.
~ity C 1 e~rk