Resolution 043-1996
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Mayor Emeritus Wilhelmina Harvey
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RESOLUTION NO. 043"'1996
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A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
IN RECOGNITION OF THE LATE LEONARD "MIKE"
WARREN.
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WHEREAS, Mr. Leonard "Mike" Warren, a native and life-long resident of Key
West. has passed away at the age of 78: and
WHEREAS, Mr. Warren, a graduate of the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, in
St. Augustine, operated the news and concession stand in the lobby of the main post
office in the Key West Federal Building for 43 years, until his retirement in 1986: and
WHEREAS, Mr. Warren served as commissioner and then chairman of the
Mosquito Control District, serving on the board continuously for nearly 36 years, and
remaining undefeated in every bid for re-election: and
WHEREAS, Mr. Warren was a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus
since 1969, forwarding handmade rosaries to missions in the United States and
throughout the world over the past 25 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Warren was very active in the local ham radio club, once serving
as the emergency coordinator for Monroe County in the American Relay League; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners wishes to recognize the late
Leonard Warren for his public service and dedication to the community; NOW
THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA that
Section 1.
The Board hereby adopts this Resolution as evidence of its regret
and mourning for the passing of the late Leonard "Mike" Warren and in recognition of
his dedication and public service to the people of Key West and Monroe County,
Florida.
Section 2.
The Board hereby requests the Clerk to forward copies of this
Resolution to Mr. Warren's god-daughter. Margaret Romero, and the other members of
his "adopted" Romero family. to express the Board's sorrow.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County. Florida. at a regular meeting of the Board held on the 17 th day of
January
,1996.
Mayor Freeman
Mayor Pro T em London
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Douglass
Commissioner Reich
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(SEAL)
ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
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Deputy Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY. FLORIDA
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By
Mayor/C Irman