HomeMy WebLinkAbout6666_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 6666
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
SUPPORTING ISSUANCE OF A POSTAL STAMP IN HONOR OF
LOS ANGELES' MAYOR-EMERITUS TOM BRADLEY
WHEREAS, the unsung heroes of the governing of this nation are the thousands of local
elected government officials, Mayors, Council members and Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the nation honor the service of these dedicated
officeholders by issuing a postal stamp in honor of one of their rank: former Mayor Tom Bradley
of Los Angeles; and
WHEREAS, Tom Bradley's career was the implementation of the Civil Rights movement
of the 1960's and 70's. After 21 years of service to the Los Angeles Police Department, he
retired with the rank of lieutenant in 1961 and began to practice law. In 1963 he ran for a seat on
the Los Angeles City Council. He won and served for 10 years before becoming the city's 37th
Mayor in 1973; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Bradley opened the doors of city hall; his staff and administration
appointees represented the rich cultural fabric of the city. He attracted businesses to the city and
established policies that resulted in the dramatic resurgence of the downtown Los Angeles
economic center. He turned the city's harbor and airports into top-of-the-line businesses,
expanding the number of people employed and the city's ability to compete in a world market;
and
WHEREAS, Mayor Bradley also focused his attention on creating economic
opportunities both for the inner city, as well as the entire city, where he put forward affordable
housing and fair planning policies; and
WHEREAS, Tom Bradley's achievements as Mayor of a large metropolitan area helped
to transforn-i municipal government throughout our nation and gave new stature for city leaders
on the international scene; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Tom Bradley's record of service to Los Angeles and to the nation is
so exceptional that it is especially fitting that the achievement and legacy of this great man be
marked by the issuance of a special commemorative U.S. Postal Stamp in his honor,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Redlands recognizes the
national interest in commending the dedicated service which all local elected officials provide to
the nation through the issuance of a commemorative U.S. Postal stamp in honor of Mayor-
Emeritus Tom Bradley, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be submitted to the Citizens Stamp
Advisory Committee of the U.S. Postal Service in support of the Committee's approval of the
issuance of such a commemorative stamp.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 20`x' day of November, 2007.
yor, City of Redlands
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I, Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk, City of Redlands, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution
was adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of
November, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gilbreath, Gallagher, Aguilar Mayor Harrison
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Gil
ABSTAIN: None
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