HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1989-113 RESOLUTION NO. 113-89
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, IN
RECOGNITION OF CHESTER A. BYRD' S SERVICE TO
OUR COMMUNITY AND TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO
BETHUNE-COOKMAN COLLEGE, FOR HONORING THIS
GREAT MAN DURING THE WEEK OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA
CLASSIC .
WHEREAS , CHESTER A. BYRD, a native of Panama City, Florida,
spent almost all of his alloted time on earth serving his God and
his fellowman with distinction and honor; and
WHEREAS , CHESTER A. BYRD graduated from Rosenwald High School
in Panama City, Florida , and after graduation attended Bethune-
Cookman College where he met his beloved wife, Eugenia, and in
addition , earned a Bachelor' s Degree in education . Fie then
furthered his formal education by attending New York University
and the University of Miami , Florida, where he earned a Master' s
Degree ; and
WHEREAS, as an educator he served many years as a teacher and
as an assistant administrator in our public schools and as
assistant to the president of the Universiy of Miami . In
addition, he served as Director of Religious Education for Ward
Chapel A.M.E. Church of Hallandale , Florida; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his service as an educator, he was
also very active in religious , civic, social and business
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member of the Board of Directors of Camp Blanding Child Care
Center, as an active member of Broward County Black Coalition,
Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials , Broward County
Caucus of Local Elected Officials , as a member of the Board of
Directors of the National Council of Black Mayors and the Dania
Democratic Club . In addition, he was a member of the Dania Chamber
of Commerce and the founder of and Chairman of the Board of the
Dania Economic Development Commission. Further, he served as a
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City Commissioner of the City of Dania and was twice elected by a
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unanimous vote as Mayor of the City of Dania , the position he held
at the time of his untimely death ; and
Whereas , CHESTER A. BYRD made a special impact on the youth
of our city as well as the State of Florida through services as an
educator , religious leader and as an athlete . He was a
quarterback on the Bethune-Cookman College football team and later
was a basketball coach . He was a loyal booster and fan of the
University of Miami Hurricanes and the Miami Dolphins football
teams. As a teacher and as a coach , CHESTER BYRD used those
opportunities to teach the young people whom he taught and coached
the responsibilities of good citizenship and sportsmanship ; and
WHEREAS, CHESTER A. BYRD loved his fellowman and likewise ,
was loved and respected by all people who were fortunate enough to
have known him; and
WHEREAS , CHESTER BYRD' S treatment and concern for all those
with whom he came in contact exemplifies love in its truest sense ,
which was demonstrated time and time again throughout his life ;
and
WHEREAS , because of his good influence and deep concerns for
the youth of our state , many young men and women have matured into
successful and happy members of our society who have made
substantial contributions to the wall-being of their fellowman ;
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WHEREAS, the City Commissioners of the City of Dania ,
individually and on behalf of all the citizens of Dania, desire to
formally express their appreciation to Bethune-Cookman College for
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recognizing tn1S outstanding C1CLZen dn c u puuli sere dill during
South Florida Classic by holding the Chester A. Byrd Presidential
Banquet in his honor.
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 ,
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individually and on behalf of its citizens , hereby express their
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HONORABLE CHESTER A. BYRD, during the week of the South Florida
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Classic by holding the Chester A. Byrd Presidential Banquet in his
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Section 2 . That a true copy of this resolution will be
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delivered to Graylin S . Stitt, President of the Broward County
Alumni Chapter of Bethune-Cookman College and to the family of our
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? departed leader and friend, the HONORABLE CHESTER A. BYRD.
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PASSED and ADOPTED on this loth day of October 1989.
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