Resolution 291-1995
Mayor Emeritus Wilhelmina Harvey
RESOLUTION NO. 291-1995
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN
RECOGNITION OF THE LATE PAUL ALBERT TOPPINO
WHEREAS, Paul Toppino, a long-time resident of Key West, has passed away at
the age of 64, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Toppino, was born in Sarasota, Florida, on December 8, 1930,
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WHEREAS, Mr. Toppino left the company in the late 1960s, and ~ved:4o
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Toppino and Sons, Inc. Construction Company; and
Miami where he opened two Holiday Inns; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Toppino had a great interest in power boat racing and was
instrumental in bringing about power boat racing to the Keys in the early 1960s; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Toppino had a great interest in stock cars and raced frequently
at the Stock Island race track, which the Toppino Construction Company built; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners desires to recognize the late
Paul Toppino for his extensive public service and his vast dedication to the
community; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA as follows:
Section 1.
The Board hereby adopts this Resolution as evidence of its regret
and mourning for the passing of the late Paul Toppino and in recognition of his
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extensive dedication and vast 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. Toppino's surviving family members 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 15th day of August,
1995.
Commissioner Douglass ves
Commissioner Freeman yes
Commissioner Harvey yes
Commissioner London yes
Commissioner Reich yes
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
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