We, the Mayors of the Southbank Partner
Cities, representing our Commissions and Councils, unite in offering our joint
Resolution recognizing Wally Pagan this 15th Day of July, 2010, and
proclaim the following:
Whereas this event, and award, honoring Wally Pagan, marks the 1st
Founders Award given by Southbank Partners; and
Whereas: Wally Pagan was the inaugural President of Southbank
partners, where he served with dedication, tenacity and vision; and
Whereas: He was known for never saying “No,” and in that vein provided
inspiration to the Southbank organization and the
committees with whom he worked; and
Whereas: He was instrumental in the development of the Southbank Shuttle, a successful transit tool for
Whereas: He was the driving force behind turning the Newport Southgate
Bridge into the pedestrian walkway now known as the Purple People Bridge; and
Whereas: He enhanced the coalition of
Whereas: He embraced regionalism as a whole, working with the tri-state
organizations in the greater metropolitan area; and
Whereas: He successfully navigated the political waters of all Southbank cities, local, state and federal elected
officials to accomplish progress for the Southbank organization.
Now Therefore, We,
______________________________, Mayor Denny Bowman, City of
______________________________, Mayor Jerry Peluso,
City of
______________________________, Mayor Jack Meyer, City of
______________________________, Mayor Ken Rankle, City of
______________________________, Mayor Ed Schroeder, City of
______________________________, Mayor Mary Brown, City of
by virtue of the authority vested
in us and on behalf of the
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