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RESOLUTION NO. 427
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DANIA>
FLORIDA, EXTENDING TO JAMES JEROME
� GARDENER ITS THANKS AND APPRECIATION FOR HIS
OUTSTANDING SERVICES RENDERED TO THE PEOPLE OF
{ BROWARD COUNTY AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
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WHEREAS , JAMES JEROME GARDENER has served with distinction
as a Classroom Teacher, School Principal, Area Superitendent and
Deputy Superintendent of Broward County Schools , College Dean and
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President , and President of the Florida State Teachers Association;
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t WHEREAS , he further served with distinction and honor as a
member of the Board of Regents for the State of Florida for a term of
10 years , g holdin the offices of Vice Chairman and Chairman. He
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has the distinction of being the first Black to be appointed to
said Board and to serve as its Chairman; and
WHEREAS , in addition to his outstanding contributions in the
field of eduction, he also was active in religious , civic , and
e Community Service Council, United
business organizations such as th
1 Way, St. John' s Methodist Church, Office of Economic Opportunity ,
League of Women Voters , Broward County Housing Authority , Board of
Directors of the Atlantic National Bank, The Salvation Army, Florida
Council of 100 , and many other such organizations , working to improve
ity , as well as the State of Florida;
the quality of life in our commun
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WHEREAS , because of his good influence and deep concerns for
the youth of our State , many young men and women have matured into
successfull and happy members of our society who have made substantial
contributions to the well-being of their fellow men; and
! WHEREAS , the City Commission of the City of Dania, individually
and in behalf of the citizens of Dania, desire to formally recognize
this outstanding man and his exemplary life .
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA:
Section 1 . That the City Commission of the City of Dania,
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Florida, does hereby extend its heartfelt thanks and most sincere
appreciation to JAMES JEROME GARDENER, an outstanding American,
who has devoted most of his adult life to helping the less fortunate
find a better way of life .
Section 2. That the said JAMES JEROME GARDENER be furnished
with a copy of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 10th day of November , 1981.
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