Resolution No. 1560RESOLUTION NO. 1560
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING DAVID L. BAKER FOR HIS OUTSTANDING PUBLIC
SERVICE TO THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AND THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
WHEREAS, David L. Baker was elected to the Orange County Board
of Supervisors in January 1963 representing the 2nd Supervisorial
District covering the northwestern area of Orange County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Baker was selected to serve as Chairman of the
Board of Supervisors during 1967; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure on the Board of Supervisors, Mr. Baker
has been appointed to serve on many national and state-wide committees,
including a Presidential appointment in 1967 to serve on the National
Commission on Urban Problems, in 1969, a Gubernatorial appointment to
head the State Environmental Quality Study Council, and a second Guber-
natorial appointment in March 1973 to serve as a member of the State
Solid Waste Management Board; and
WHEREAS, Supervisor Baker is also a County member of the California
Council on Intergovernmental Relations, which conducts studies and makes
recommendations for improving local government operations; and
WHEREAS, Supervisor Baker is a past president of several regional
governmental organizations, including the Southern California Regional
Association of County Supervisors, National Association of Counties -
Western Regional Districts and the Southern California Association of
Governments; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Baker is a past Chairman and Alternate to the Local
Agency Formation Commission of Orange County; and
WHEREAS, Supervisor David Baker has represented the City of Cypress
on the Board of Supervisors since December 1969; and
WHEREAS, Supervisor Baker has maintained a sincere interest in the
problems facing the people of Cypress and demonstrated this interest by
attending several City Council meetings, regularly visiting City adminis-
trative offices and making himself available for meetings with City staff
and community groups on key issues facing the Cypress community; and
WHEREAS, Supervisor Baker, during his tenure, was instrumental in
assisting the City with several projects, including gaining County Revenue
Sharing Funds in the amount of $245,700 for the purchase of the Oak Knoll
Regional Park; and
WHEREAS, he assisted in the establishment of a Cypress Consumers
Affairs Office and a new library in the City; and
WHEREAS, his unselfish dedication to public service has set a
high example for all people serving in public offices.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Cypress hereby commends DAVID L. BAKER for his outstanding contributions,
leadership and personal dedication to the County of Orange and the City
of Cypress.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress at a
regular meeting held on the 13th day of January, 1975.
ATTEST:
ALICE J. FRANKIEWICH, Councilwoman
ROBERT C. HARVEY, Councilma
JOHN
CITY CLERK OF 'E CITY OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
L, Councilman
I, DARRELL ESSEX, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the
said City Council held on the 13th day of January, 1975, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCILMEN:
COUNCILMEN:
COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Sonju and Lacayo
None
Kanel
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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