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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 8527 (Walter Thompson Appreciation)RESOLUTION NO. 8527 CITY OF SAN RAFAEL PRESENTS THIS RESOLUTION DF dPPRECIdTION TO WALTER G. THOMPSON WHEREAS, Walter G. Thompson of W. G. Thompson, Inc., started his painting business with his father in the early 1920's in San Francisco; and WHEREAS, this firm has painted such well known buildings as the Transamerica Pyramid, the Civic Auditorium, the Golden Gate Center, the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero Center, and the Marin County Civic Center; and WHEREAS, they also painted so many grammar and high schools that Walter became known as "School House Thompson"; and WHEREAS, Walter and his wife have seven children, all of whom were raised in Marin County, 52 grandchildren and 58 great grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Walter has been active in many charities in Marin County; and WHEREAS, on September 12, 1991, at the Annual Construction Industry Night, Walter was honored as Construction Industry Man of the Year, receiving the annual Lou Della Valle Construction Industry Award in recognition of his contributions to the industry and the community of Marin. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of San Rafael joins with the members of the Marin Builders Exchange in honoring Walter for his many achievements in the building industry and his generous contributions to his community; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Rafael on behalf of its citizens hereby pays tribute to Walter G. Thompson. MAYOR ATTESTED BY MY HAND THIS DAY OF COUNCIL MEMBERS CITY MANAGER CITY CLERK 01446:27 foy