Irby's Years of Service Recognized by Town Council in Dec. 2007

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Town of Pantego Office of the Mayor Proclamation
Whereas: Harriet Irby has dedicated her life to the Pantego community and has demonstrated in many practical ways her deep and genuine love for this Town and the surrounding area; and
Whereas: Ms. Irby has served the community with distinction by performing in a variety of public appointments and offices, and demonstrated her willingness to place her concern for the public and good above her personal interest; and
Whereas: her enduring humane affection for felines has benefited hundreds of lost or abandoned cats through her care and spading that might have otherwise met their demise; and
Whereas: throughout her career, she has gained the respect of other civic leaders and the love and affection of area residents who are proud to call her “friend.”
Now wherefore, let it be known that I, Dorothy Aderholt, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the Town of Pantego, and on behalf of the entire Town Council and all of our citizens, do hereby proclaim December 1, 2007 as: HARRIET IRBY DAY
in the Town of Pantego, Texas, and ask the citizens of Pantego to join me in recognizing this day and extend to her our heartfelt appreciation for her distinguished service and our best wishes to her on her birthday.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Pantego to be affixed this 1st day of December 2007.