HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 Resolution No. 026HEtiULUTlON NO. ~b, SERIES OF 1970
RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING R. GEORGE WOODS, RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING
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EXPRESSING THIS COUNCIL'S SORROW AND SYMPATHY AT HIS PASSING.
WHEREAS, the City council of the City of Englewood and all of the officers
and employees of this City were recently dismayed at the death of R. George Woods,
its former revered Fire Chief, and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate at this time to publicly acknowledge and
recognize the many and varied contributions by him to the City of Englewood and its
residents and to his profession.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Englewood,
Colorado, that said City council does hereby publicly adopt the following statement:
R. George Woods devoted forty-four years of continuous service to the public
as an employee and respected official of the City of Englewood. During this period
he served twenty-four years as Chief of the Englewood Volunteer Fire Department and
ten years as Chief of the regular Fire Department. These two offices, however, were
merely the culmination of his civic work, for he held nwnerous memberships and offices
in national, state, and local fire and police organizations. During World War II
he was State Director of Civil Defense.
The Fire Department was the chief beneficiary of his civic dedication and
it ie due in large measure lo Chief Woods' perseverance that the Englewood Fire
Department has gained and now enjoys the reputation of one of the outstanding depart-
ments within the State of Colorado.
Nor were Chief Woods' talents and achievements recognized only within this
City. He was a principal organizer and charter member of the Colorado State Fire
Chiefs' Association. He was recognized throughout the State as a true leader and valued
spokesman for the fire fighting profession.
It is with a profound sense of sadness and grief, and with a recognition
that this City, the Fire Department as a whole, and the entire State has lost a
dedicated public servant that this City Council now publicly pays tribute to his life
and his achievements.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 8th day of September, 1970.
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ATTEST:
I, Stephen A. Lyon, ex officio City Clerk of the City of Englewood, do hereby
certify that the above and foregoing is a true, accurate and complete copy of
Resolution No. 26, Series of 1970.
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