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50 TUESDAY, JU~E 23,_ 1987 greater parental awareness of students' academic performance, all of which would enhance the quality of public education in Martinsville and, in turn, put the City in a better position to attract new industry. Also expressed on Mr. Russell's behalf was his opinion that, except for strong moral values, nothing is more important than the basic education of an entire populace as a fundamental require- ment for the continuity of the "American way of life". The third citizen nominated, being nominated by Councilman McClain, was Mr. Roger D. Martin, a 1971 graduate from VPI & State University with a degree in Business Management and, presently, Executive Vice President of Prillaman Chemical Corporation, whose headquarters are in Martinsvi1le. In nominating Mr. Martin, Councilman McClain adjudged Mr. Martin as being eminently qualified to serve as a member of the City School Board and as being quite active in community activities. There being no other nominations, Mayor Oakes declared the nominations closed. In the initia~ voting, Mrs. Hairston received one vote (being that of Vice-Mayor Williams), Mr. Russell received one vote (being that of Councilman Cole), and Mr. Martin received three votes (being those of Councilman McClain, Councilman Groden, and Mayor Oakes); whereupon, both Councilman Cole and Vice-Mayor Williams changed their votes and Mr. Martin was declared unanimously appointed to the City School Board for a three-year term beginning July 1, 1987. At this point, pursuant to the requirements of subsection (a)(l) of Section 2.1-344 of the CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950, and as amended), and upon motion, duly seconded and unanimously carried (being by a recorded vote), Council convened into another Executive Session to consider a personnel matter. Upon reconvening into regular and open session, Council took no action on this matter; whereupon, Mayor Oakes declared this meeting adjourned. Clerk of Counci