HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1988-010 { RESOLUTION N0. 10-88
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DANIA, FLORIDA, IN RECOGNITION OF CHESTER A. BYRD' S
SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY AND TO EXPRESS SYMPATHY TO
HIS FAMILY UPON HIS RECENT DEATH.
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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
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WHEREAS , CHESTER A. BYRD graduated from Rosenwald High School
in Panama City, Florida, and after graduation attended Bethune
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Cookman College where he met his beloved wife , EUGENIA, and in
addition, earned a Bachelor ' s Degree in education. He 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 University of Miami. In addi-
tion, 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 organi-
zations such as Steward of Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church, as a member
a� 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 City Commissioner
of the City of Dania and was twice elected by a unanimous vote as
Mayor of the City of Dania , the position he held at the time of
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WHEREAS , CHESTER A. BYRD made a special impact on the youth
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of our city and county 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
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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 sub-
stantial contributions to the well-being of their fellowman ; and
WHEREAS, the City Commissioners of the City of Dania, indi-
vidually and on behalf of all the citizens of Dania, desire to
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formally recognize this outstanding citizen and public servant
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for his exemplary life and for his contribution to the people of
our city and state and to express sympathy to his family upon his
demise.
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 its citizens , hereby recognize and
applaud the contributions to our community and our state made
by the HONORADLE CHESTER A. BYRD during his lifetime and to express
their deepest sympathy to his family upon his demise.
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Section 2. That a true copy of this Resolution will be
delivered to the family of our departed leader and friend, the
HONORABLE MAYOR CHESTER A. BYRD.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 2nd day of May 1988 .
VICE ,MAYOR - COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
CITY C1,ERK AUDITOR
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