Resolution 1986-32
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RESOLUTION NO. 86 - 32
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY IN MEHORY OF
GEORGE PETER PORCELLA.
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined to honor
GEORGE P. PORCELLA, who died April 5, 1986, for his contribu-
tions of music and culture of Gilroy; and
WHEP,EAS, GEORGE P. PORCELLA, a native son of Gilroy,
born November 9, 1912 served energetically the City and com-
munity with music; His participation for the betterment of our
Community included, but was not limited to the following:
Leader of The George Porcella Merry Makers, a 12
piece band in 1930;
l1ember of the Eagles Band, the Elk's Band, and the
Old Gilroy Band, all marching bands that participa-
ted in the Gymkhana Parades in 1940's;
Honorary member of the American Legion, and faith-
fully devoted his time and talent to play taps when-
ever needed;
Holder of a gold card for credible service of the
Musician's Union of San Jose;
Member of Gilroy Historical Society and instrumental
in the restoration of Old City Hall;
Teacher and mentor of young upcoming musicians;
Founder of the S.O.U.N.D. Committee committed to
stamping out unnecessary noise and deafing sounds,
seeking to control noise pollution;
Owner and operator of Porcella's Department Store;and
A friend of the Hispanic Community, known as "Pachuco
de Gilroy".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that in the death of said
George P. Porcella, the City of Gilroy has lost one who served
his comrmnity faithfully and musically; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution
duly certified as such by the City Clerk of the City of Gilroy,
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be delivered to the surviving wife of said GEORGE P. PORCELLA
and his surviving family.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 1986, by the
following vote:
NOES:
COUNCILMElffiERS: GAGE, KLOECKER, lillSSALLEM,
PAU1ERLEE, VALDEZ and ALBERT
COUNCILHEHBERS: None
AYES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILllli~ffiERS: HUGHP~
APPROVED:
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Protempore
ATTEST:
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I, SUSANNE E. STEINMETZ; City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do
hereby certify that the attached Resolution No.
86-32
is an
original resolution, duly adopted by -the Council of the City of
Gilroy at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 2nd
day of
Jrme
, 19 ~, at which meeting, a quorum was
present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
Official Seal of the City of Gilroy this 3rd
day of June
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the City o~ Gilroy