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324 TUESDAY JUNE 10, 1958 The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, with Mayor John W. Shultz presiding, was held in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Tuesday, June 10, 1958, at 7:30 P.M., all members being present, as follows: Mayor and Councilman John W. Shultz; Vice-Mayor and Councilman E. E. Stone; and Councilmen C. C. Donavant, B. H. Hill, and J. R. Walker. After the invocation, Council approved as read the minutes of its regular IlJgeting held May 27, 1958 and of its special meeting held May 31, 1958. In connection with Council's special meeting of May 31st, in which Council regretfully received and accepted the resignation of Mr. William F. Stone as City Attorney, Council adopted the following resolution acknOW'ledging with gratitude and apprecia- tion the distinguished service rendered the City and its citizens by Mr. Stone while serving as City Attorney: WHERF.AS, on May 31, 1958 Martinsville City Council regretfully received and regretfully accepted the resignation of William F. Stone as City Attorney; and WHEREAS, Mr. Stone has served the City or Martinsville as its City Attorney for more tllan eleven years, during which tenure not only did he faithfully and efficiently discharge his duties and responsibilities but also gave most generously of his time and efforts; and WHEREAS, Mr. Stone1s able and wise counsel over the years has been of incalculable benefit in the guidance and conduct of CitJr affairs; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Martinsv:iJ.le, Virginia, in regular meeting assembled this tenth day of June, 1958, that it hereby expresses cognizance and sincere appreciation or the distinguished service rendered the City and its citizens by Mr. stOl1il3; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this expression is offered as a tribute to Mr. Stone as friend and associate, whose conduct-both personal and professiona.l- has amays reflected and exemplified the highest standards, bringing credit upon the City and upon the office of City Attorney; and BE IT FURTHER. RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be made a part of Council's official minutes of meeting or this date, that a copy be forwarded to Mr. Stone, and that copies be furnished the local radio and press and the ~ague of Virginia Municipalities.