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CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
ESOLUTION
No. 1385
WHEREAS, former City Manager J. Frank Davis passed away from this life on
January 29, 1989; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Davis began work for the City in 1926 as a member of an
emergency field survey party and continued to assume more responsibilities until
1955 when he became Acting City Manager and then City Manager in 1956, a post he
held until 1959, when he resigned and returned to the Public Works Department as
an Administrative Analyst until his retirement in 1963; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Davis' unfailing dedication to his responsibilities, and his
strong leadership during his years of service to the City of Fort Worth enhanced
the City of Fort Worth as a place to live and work; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Davis had a strong love for not only his city but also his
family, his friends, and the citizens of Fort.Worth: NOW THEREFORE,
8E IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS,
That the family of former City Manager J. Frank Davis be given the
condolences of the City of fort Worth as it shares with them the grief resulting
from the loss of a deeply respected and outstanding officer of the City of fort
Wort h.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this memorial resolution be spread
upon the minutes of the City Council and that a copy be furnished to the family
of Mr. Davis as an expression by the City Council of its sympathy.
Adopted February 7, 1989
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