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1982-168-Honoring Albert B. Smith On The Occasion Of Presentation Of The Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, September 25, 1982RESOLUTION NO. 1982 -168 A RESOLUTION HONORING ALBERT B. SMITH ON THE OCCASION OF PRESENTATION OF THE DISTINGUISHED EAGLE SCOUT AWARD, SEPTEMBER 25, 1982, WHEREAS, AL SMITH attained the rank of Eagle Scout 42 years ago and has maintained a constant and steadfast interest in scouting, serving as Assistant Scoutmaster, Explorer Advisor, and Council Board Member; and WHEREAS, he has achieved distinction in the business community of the Santa Clara Valley and beyond as Chairman of Orchard Supply Hardware, a most successful hardware chain, and is currently serving as consultant to W. R. Grace Co.; and WHEREAS, AL SMITH exemplifies community service of the highest order, having served as a member of the Los Gatos Town Council and Mayor, as a member of Rotary in Campbell and Los Gatos for many years and currently president of the Los Gatos Club; and WHEREAS, he has further demonstrated this concern and community responsibility by serving as President of the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad, which operates in Oak Meadow Park for the enjoyment of thousands of children and adults, giving Al further opportunity to enjoy his hobby of railroading; and WHEREAS, he serves as Director of the Boy Scout Memorial Foundation of Santa Clara County, helping to secure the financial support Scouting will need in the future; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, California, does hereby congratulate AL SMITH on the occasion of his receipt of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Saturday, September 25, 1982, be declared AL SMITH DAY in the Town of Los Gatos in recognition of his many contributions to Scouting and our community. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA, at a regular meeting held this 20th day of September 1982, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Ruth Cannon, Thomas J. Ferrite, UarLyn J. Rasmussen Peter P!. Siemens, Brent N. Ventura NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS None SIGNED: MAYOR OF T E TOWN OF LOS GATOS ATTEST: CLER OF THE TOWN OF LOS TOS -2-