Resolution 180-1978
RESOLUTION NO. 180_ 1978
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SYMPATHY TO THE
FAMILY OF HARRY HARRIS.
WHEREAS, on July 7, 1978, HARRY L. HARRIS departed this life,
and
WHEREAS, he has served on the Board of County Commissioners
of Monroe County, Florida thirty-four years, having been elected to
serve as Commissioner from District 5 of the Upper Keys, and
WHEREAS, he had during that time been elected by the Board
to serve as Mayor and Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners,
and
WHEREAS, during his tenure of office, he was instrumental in
bringing about the growth and development of the Upper Keys, the
organization of six volunteer fire departments, the construction of
the Sheriff's Substationsat Plantation Key and Marathon, the
construction of the Monroe County Beach in Key West and the acquisi-
tion and improvement of the Key West International Airport and the
Monroe General Hospital, and enumerable other accomplishments, all
of which improved the quality of life for the citizens and residents
of Monroe County, Florida, and
WHEREAS, during his lifetime, the said HARRY L. HARRIS was
honored by his fellow Boardmembers by the naming of a County Park
in his honor: the HARRY HARRIS PARK, at Tavernier, Florida, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners out of its deeply
held respect and gratitude for the said Harry Harris, wishes to
extend its heartfelt sympathy to the family of Harry L. Harris, now
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA that its deepest sympathy and condolence be
and the same is hereby extended to his wife, Carol Harris, and to
his brothers, Euell Harris of Galatian, Illinois and Liman Harris
of McAllen, Texas and to his niece, Mrs. Frank Thomas of Carlin,
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Illinois at the death of their loved one, HARRY L. HARRIS.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk to the Board be and
he is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this Resolution
to each member of the family of HARRY L. HARRIS.
RESOLVED in regular meeting at Key West, Monroe County,
Florida this 11th day of July, A.D. 1978.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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