Res 1015 12/16/1969RESOLUTION NO. /Q/i
WHEREAS, Mr. John J. Roark has served with honor and
distinction for four and one-half years as the Director of Pub-
lic Works for the City of Wichita Falls, Texas ; and
WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls street and highway system
has experienced a tremendous growth during Mr. Roark' s admini-
stration as Director of Public Works ; and
WHEREAS, Mr. John J. Roark is known throughout the
State of Texas as a distinguished engineer, a leader in the
engineering profession and as an engineer' s engineer; and
WHEREAS, on December 12, 1969, Mr. John J. Roark will
terminate his position as Director of Public Works thus culmi-
nating a short but distinguished career as an engineer, a civic
leader and active church worker; and
WHEREAS, men of the stature of John J. Roark are very
uncommon in the world and the City of Wichita Falls and the
State of Texas are fortunate to have been blessed with the capa-
bilities of such a man; and
WHEREAS , it is deemed appropriate that some public
recognition be accorded to John J. Roark who has been so dedicated
to the transportation needs of the citizens of this State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDER-
MEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
Mr. John J. Roark be hereby commended for the splen-
did service which he rendered to the people of this area, for
the application of efficient management principles and stand-
ards, for the economic design, construction, maintenance and
operation of the Wichita Falls public transportation systems, and
for his leadership in municipal use of computer technology.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 16th day of December, 1969.
M A Y O R
ATTEST:
C0'fWeev
CITY CLERK