2876 RESOLUTION NO. 2,876
A RESOLUTION PAYING TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM KNOX AMO; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, untimely death came to William Knox Amo on Sunday,
July 15 , 1962; and
WHEREAS, from 1945 to the date of his passing, Mr. Amo served
as Director of Parks & Recreation for the City of Little Rock;
and
WHEREAS, under his directorship the park and recreational
activities of the City of Little Rock attained a position enviable
throughout the country; and
WHEREAS, his passing is a loss to Little Rock, Pulaski County
and the State of Arkansas, as well as to his family and loved ones;
NOW THEREFORE, in tribute to a dedicated and outstanding public
servant,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE
ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. The condolences of the Board of Directors of the
City of Little Rock are hereby extended to the family and loved
ones of William Knox Amo.
SECTION 2. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock
acknowledges the public' s loss of a devoted and dedicated public
servant in the untimely death of William Knox Amo and takes great
pride in the accomplishments attained in the field of Parks &
Recreation in this City attributable in large measure to the
imagination and leadership of Mr. Amo .
SECTION 3 . This resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption.
ADOPTED: July 20, 1962
ATTEST: Q--L Ij • „y, / APB' OV .D:
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