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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 8575 (Henry Babe Ghilotti Family Appreciation)RESOLUTION NO. 8575 CITY OF SAN RAFAEL Prr5 NIS RESOLUTION OF UPRECUIT1ON M THE FAMILY OF HENRY "BABE" GHILOTTI WHEREAS, the family of HENRY "BABE" GHILOTTI has donated a 22 foot Colorado blue spruce tree to the City of San Rafael; and WHEREAS, this tree -has been planted in front of the Bank of America in Courthouse Square for the enjoyment of the residents of San Rafael; and WHEREAS, this tree has been donated in honor of Babe, who during his lifetime demonstrated his dedication to the City of San Rafael through his community service and his responsible representation of the construction industry; and WHEREAS, Babe was born in San Rafael, attended St. Raphael's Parochial School, graduated from San Rafael High School, and, after serving in the Army in World War II, returned to San Rafael; and WHEREAS, Babe, who in 1954 founded Shamrock Materials and, along with Elmo Maggiora, established Maggiora and Ghilotti, Inc., in 1964, was named Marin Builders Exchange 1989 Construction Industry Man of the Year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the San Rafael City Council does hereby accept with gratitude the Colorado blue spruce tree donated by his family in remembrance of HENRY "BABE" GHILOTTI and his many achievements both in the community and in the construction industry. MAYOR COUNCIL MEMBERS CRY MANAGER ATTESTED BY MY HAND THIF DAY OF