HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1995-142RESOLUTION NO. 142.95
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, IN RECOGNITION OF
JULIA CARROLL FOR HER MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITIZENS OF
THE CITY OF DANIA; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Julia Carroll was born in the town of Stevens on the lsland of Long lsland ln the
Bahamas on June 13, 1902; and
WHEREAS, Julia Canoll came to Dania at an early age where she met and married Leon Carroll
Julia was very talented with her hands, for many years she was a seamstress for many residents in
Dania; and
WHEREAS, in 1929, Julia along with her husband and brother Howard Turnquest and his wife
were baptized into the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
WHEREAS, along with her mother and sister Ellen they kept the Sabbath in their home for two
years. The nearest church was in Miami; and
WHEREAS, Julia spent most of her life as a member of the SDA Church serving in numerous
capacities. She untiringly served as church treasurer for over 52 years and was the leader of the
Junior, Primary and Cradle Role Division. She sang in the church choir and held Vacation Bible
School each summer for a number of years; and
WHEREAS, in addition to serving the church, she raised 3 sons-Eric, Wilfred and Leon, in her
80's she volunteered her time in community outreach work and served as the leader of the
Community Service Department; and
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WHEREAS, Julia Carroll was always willing and happy to help others. Julia, in the true sense
was a Modern Day Dorcas, "full of good works and almsdeeds which she did".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA,
FLORIDA.
Section 1 . That the City Commissioners of the City of Dania, individually and on behalf of all its
citizens, wish to recognize Julia Carroll and the hard work and dedication that she has given to the
City of Dania and know that she has been an inspiration to all the citizens of our City.
Section 2. That this resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its passage
and adoption.
PASSED and ADoPTED this 1Oth day of October, 't 995.
Mayor'- ffimissioner
Resolution No. 142-95