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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
April 5, 1976
Item 1
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls , Texas, met in regular
session on the above date in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Building
at 8:00 o'clock P.M. , with the following members present:
J. C. Boyd, Jr.Mayor
Hardy McAlister X
Dr. Guillermo Garcia X
Bill E. Gowan X Aldermen
Joe N. Prothro
Lonny Morrison X
Peggy McCullough
Gerald Fox City Manager
H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney
Wilma J. Thomas Deputy City Clerk
Item 2
Returns of the election held April 3, 1976 were canvassed.
RESOLUTION NO. 1795
RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, ON APRIL 3, 1976, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ELECTING THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN FOR POSITIONS NO. 4, NO. 5 AND NO. 6.
WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita
Falls, Texas , held in the Memorial Auditorium Building on the 5th day of April,
1976, at which time a quorum was present, came on to be considered the returns of
the municipal election held on the 3rd day of April, 1976, for the purpose of
electing the Mayor and Alderman for Positions No. 4, No. 5 and No. 6; and,
WHEREAS, after canvassing the returns of said election, it was found to be
duly and legally held in all respects , and that 9788 voters voted in said elections;
and that
FOR MAYOR:
J. C. Boyd, Jr. received 8738 votes
Write-in votes 146
FOR ALDERMAN; POSITION NO. 4:
Al Ridinger received 2854 votes
Ray Ashbrook received 6729 votes
Write-in votes 3
FOR ALDERMAN, POSITION NO. 5 :
E. D. (Rusty) Eggleston received 3310 votes
W. E. (Dub) Ryle received 6182 votes
Write-in votes 10
FOR ALDERMAN, POSITION NO. 6:
Jerry F. Mathis received 3877 votes
Roy W. Parish received 3742 votes
Mary Lynn Boyd received 2070 votes
Write-in votes 5
AND, it appearing that J. C. Boyd , Jr. received the greatest number of
votes at said election for Mayor; that Ray Ashbrook received the greatest number
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Item 2 cont'd.
of votes at said election for Alderman, Position No. 4; that W. E. (Dub) Ryle
received the greatest number of votes cast at said election for Alderman, Position
No. 5 ; and that Jerry F. Mathis received the greatest number of votes cast at said
election for Alderman, Position No. 6.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
J. C. Boyd, Jr. was duly and legally elected Mayor of the City of Wichita
Falls, Texas, at said election, Ray Ashbrook, W. E. (Dub) Ryle and Jerry F. Mathis
were duly and legally elected Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, at
said election, and that said election was in all respects legally held in accordance
with the laws of the State of Texas and the Charter and Ordinances of the City ofWichitaFalls.
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Moved by Alderman Prothro that Resolution No. 1795 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman McAlister, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen McAlister, Garcia, Gowan, Prothro, Morrison, and McCullough
Nays: None
Each member of the Council expressed appreciation for having the opportunitytoservewiththeothermembers, and for the citizens as well. It was noted that
each departing member has added different dimensions to the Council, and has done
what they feel is in the best interest of the City. Mayor Boyd noted the efforts
to get more people to vote, stating this was the largest turnout since 1972.
Arthur Beyer, Chairman of the Bicentennial Commission, congratulated the whole
process. He thanked those who tried and lost. He urged the newly elected
officials to do their best, stating that the greatest gift anyone can give is the
gift of self.
Winston Wallander commended members of the Council and staff, and all those
involved in city government in Wichita Falls. He commended Lonny Morrison for
coming back and serving. He stated that he feels a closeness to Peggy McCullough,
noting that he had served with the only two women who had ever served on the Council.
He hopes the people of Wichita Falls learn to appreciate women like her who are
dedicated to serving their community. He hopes she sees fit in the future to
serve the citizens she is so endeared to. She never shirked her duties in
committee assignments, etc.
The newly elected officials were administered the oath of office by Mrs.
Wilma Thomas.
Mayor Boyd present plaques of appreciation to Peggy McCullough, Joe Prothro,
and Lonny Morrison.
The benediction was given by Bill Pinson.
The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED this (2.&,&f../ day of C L 1976.Aimw
U'.MAYOR
ATTEST:
DEPUTY CITY CLERK