Resolution 615
RESOLUTION NO. 615
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GILROY ADOPTED IN MEMORY OF RODNEY ESCHEN-
BURG, FOR MANY YEARS CITY TREASURER OF SAID
CITY OF GILROY, WHO DIED APRIL 3, 1961.
WHEREAS, Rodney Eschenburg, a lifelong resident of
The City of Gilroy and vicinity, died on the third day of
April, 1961 after a long, disabling and painful illness which
he bore with great fortitude and courage; and
WHEREAS, said Rodney Eschenburg served as City
Treasurer, an elective office of The City of Gilroy, continu-
ously from the year 1942 when first elected to that office un-
til April, 1960 when the office was abolished by the provisions
of the new freeholders' charter which went into effect at that
time, and was still serving the City at the time of his death
as Assistant Finance Director; and
WHEREAS, during his long term of office as City
Treasurer, and in his lesser capacity as Assistant Finance
Director, the said Rodney Eschenburg proved to be honest, dili-
gent, efficient and able in the discharge of his duties as an
official of said city, and altogether was a man of exemplary
character, unimpeachable integrity and was a credit to the com-
munity in which he lived; and
WHEREAS, the said Rodney Eschenburg served his country
in the First World War as a member of The United States Armed
Forces and was active in various capacities on behalf of his
country in the Second World War and was always willing to help his
community; and
WHEREAS, this Council believes the passing of one of
its former officials who served his community so long, honor-
ably and well, and his country in time of need, should not be
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permitted to go unnoticed but merits a perpetual memorial
in the records of this city; and
WHEREAS, the said Rodney Eschenburg left surviving
him his wife, Hannah Eschenburg, and a son, Rodney Eschenburg,
Jr., who, together with a host of friends and acquaintances,
mourn his passing;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that in the death of
the said Rodney Eschenburg the City of Gilroy has lost a tried,
true and able citizen and official who was always willing to
serve this community and his country and who left behind him an
enviable record as a public servant and employee; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be entered
in full upon the minutes of this Session of the Council, and a
copy thereof duly certified by the City Clerk be delivered to
the said surviving wife and son of the said Rodney Eschenburg
to whom this Council in its own behalf and in behalf of the peo-
ple of this city express sincere sorrow and sympathy upon the
passing of said decedent.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 17th day of April, 1961, by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES: Council Members Goodr i ch ,Jordan, Pate, Petersen,
Rush,Wentworth, and Sanchez.
NOES: Council Members None
ABSENT: Council Members None
APPROVED:
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SUSANNE E. PAYNE
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City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby c8rtify that
the attached Resolution No.
615
is an original
resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of
Gilroy at a reeular meeting of said Council held on the
17th
day of
Apri 1
, 19..21, at '-Ihich
meeting a quorum was present.
IN UITNrSS l'lHEFEOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and affixed the official seal of the City of Gilroy, this
18th
day of
, 19.2.L.
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City Clerk of the City of 'lroy