HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1997-118 RESOLUTION NO. 118-97
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, DECLARING
NOVEMBER 1997, AS "FRANK 'TOOTIE' ADLER MONTH" IN
RECOGNITION OF THE INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS HE HAS
GIVEN TO THE CITIZENS OF DANIA DURING THE PAST FIFTY
YEARS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, FRANK C. ADLER has been a resident of the City of Dania since his early childhood; and
WHEREAS, he acquired the nickname"Tootle" at a very early age by which name he has, since that time,
affectionately been known by both business acquaintances and close friends alike; and
WHEREAS, after a tour of duty with the U.S. Army Air Corp, he returned home to pursue a career in the
legal field, receiving his Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Miami in 1954; and
WHEREAS, Frank "Tootie" Adler has served his country, Broward County and the City of Dania in many
capacities during his adult life, some of which include: Dania Fire Department Volunteer, a member of the
U.S. Army Air Corp, Assistant Postmaster for the City of Dania, Mayor and Commissioner of the City of
Dania, Chairman and Member of the Broward County Commission, City Attorney of the City of Dania,
partner in the Law Firm originally established under the name Tolar&Adler, etc.; and
WHEREAS, despite all of his many accomplishments during the past 50+ years, his greatest contribution
has been the gift of himself, a unique, endearing individual whose practical jokes are legend and whose
recipe for barbecue sauce has been sought after by those who have been fortunate enough to have
partaken of it; and whose zest for life and laughter has infectiously touched each and every one of us who
have had the pleasure of knowing him; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of all he has done for us as citizens, individuals and most of all friends, the City
Commission of the City of Dania wishes to formally express its heartfelt gratitude.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. In formal recognition of the many contributions Frank'Tootie" Adler has given to so many
whose lives he has touched, the City Commission of the City of Dania, individually and on behalf of the
citizens of Dania, hereby declares the month of November 1997, the same month in which he began his
public service to the City of Dania more than fifty years ago, to be
"FRANK`TOOTIE' ADLER MONTH"
and urges all of our citizens to join in celebrating the life of this most unique individual of whom we are so
very proud is a fellow citizen of the City of Dania.
Section 2. That this resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its passage and
adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this ninth day of September 1997.
Atte l May Commissioner
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