Resolution No. 49043'73
RESOLUTION NO. 4904
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
COMMENDING MR. NICK EIGHMY ON BEING SELECTED AS THE
1998 CYPRESS COLLEGE AMERICANA AWARD "CITIZEN OF THE YEAR"
RECIPIENT FROM THE CITY OF CYPRESS
WHEREAS, Nick Eighmy has been actively involved in the community for
many years, and has been selected by the Cypress College Foundation as the 1998
Americana Award "Citizen of the Year" recipient from the City of Cypress; and
WHEREAS, Nick's involvement in youth- oriented programs began more than
ten years ago when his daughter, Jennifer, participated in the American Youth Soccer
Organization (AYSO) , which resulted in Nick serving on the AYSO Board for the past
15 years; and
WHEREAS, Nick also began supporting the performing arts program at
Cypress High School when his daughter, Nicole, showed an interest in choir and
drama, by volunteering to print tickets, flyers and programs for these activities; and
WHEREAS, Nick, in 1991, became involved with the Cypress High School's
Grad Nite event, and in 1995, chaired the first Grad Nite auction, successfully raising
funds to assist in providing a safe graduation night activity; and
WHEREAS, Nick joined the Cypress High School Athletic Boosters in 1993,
and served as its President in 1994 and 1995; and actively supported the bingo
program which provides funding for the athletic program, band, and the Cypress Police
Department's D.A.R.E. program; and
WHEREAS, Nick assisted in organizing the Cinco de Mayo celebration, which
has become an annual event in the community, to raise funds for the Athletic Boosters
and other sports and youth organizations; and
WHEREAS, Nick has also worked with the Cypress Civic Theatre Guild, the
Hotline of Southern California, the Cypress Chamber of Commerce, and currently
serves as President of the Cypress Boys and Girls Club; and
WHEREAS, Nick, in recognition of his commitment to the youth of the
community, has received the Friends of Education Award from the Anaheim Union High
School District and the Honorary Service Award from the Cypress High School PTSA;
and
WHEREAS, Nick also was the recipient of the Volunteer of the Year award in
1995 from the Cypress Recreation and Community Services Commission, and in 1997
was named the Man of the Year by the Cypress Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, the Cypress City Council is proud to recognize a citizen of Nick's
caliber for his many contributions to the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Cypress does hereby commend and extends sincere CONGRATULATIONS TO MR.
NICK EIGHMY for being selected as the 1998 CYPRESS COLLEGE AMERICANA
AWARD "CITIZEN OF THE YEAR" RECIPIENT FROM THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress at a regular
meeting held on the 9th day of February 1998.
31't-
ATTEST:
CL
CI TY RK OF THE
TIM KEENAN, Mayor Pro T m
WAL ER K. BOWMA , Council Member
TOM CARR ⢠" , Council Memb
A NA L. PIERCY, Council Memb
CITY OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
I, LILLIAN M. HAINA, 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 9th day of February 1998; by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bowman, Carroll, Keenan, Piercy
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None and Jones
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
. io\fâ 4-6â._
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS