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April 9, 2002 Mayor Crabtree presented a proclamation to Hal Huebner, Blue Ridge Regional Library Director, recognizing April 14-20, 2002, as National Library Week. Council considered adoption of a Resolution declaring May 4-18, 2002, as "Operation Spruce-Up" in the City. Council Member Dallas moved to adopt the following Resolution; the motion was duly seconded and carried by the following vote, with all members present voting: Vote 4 - 0; Yeas (4) - Crabtree, Dallas, Ferriil, Roop; Nays (0) - None: WHEREAS, the Martinsville City Council recognizes the importance of dean streets, parks, roads, homes and businesses in the City of Martinsville; and WHEREAS, the Council understands that many economic development efforts require a good "first impression" that comes with clean streets and thoroughfares; and WHEREAS, the responsibility of creating and maintaining a clean community lies with all residents of the Community; and WHEREAS, the period of May 4 through May 18, 2002 is "Operation Spruce-Up" in the Commonwealth of Virginia, when residents are encouraged to work together to clean, straighten or repair homes, businesses, vacant lots, roadsides, and any other areas in the Community that need assistance; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, in regular session assembled on April 23, 2002, that it does hereby endorse the Clean Community Commission of Martinsville and Henry County's efforts to promote May 4-18, 2002, as "Operation Spruce-Up" in the City of Martinsville and to further encourage all residents of the City to participate in the team effort to make our Community an even better place in which to work and live. Council considered adoption of Ordinance 2002-1 to amend Zoning Ordinance Section Xl, Professional Districts. Council Member Ferrill moved to adopt Ordinance 2002-1 [Attachment Al, on second reading; the motion was duly seconded and carried by the following roll call vote, with all members present voting: Vote 3 - 1; Yeas (3) - Crabtree, Ferrill, Roop; Nays (1) - Dallas.