Ord 2003-023/Canvassing Returns and Declaring Results of the General Election for the purpose of Electing Council Member Place 5 and Place 6

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46. Paul B. Meyhew Mayor Pro-Tern, City Council Place 5 Z'd like to thank the mayor and council for allowing me the opportunity to speak, l hove been asked to comment on what I think has been most rewarding end my most significant contribution to the city during my term in office. @afore answering that question, I must begin by thanking several special people who have been instrumental in my efforts to contribute and serve 5an /~arcos. First, I would like to thank the citizens of Son Marcos. Three years ago they entrusted me with the privilege of serving as Council Member Piece 5. :It has been my pleasure to represent the city as their voice not only at the local level, but also at the state and national level as well. Second, I would like to thank all of those I've had the pleasure to work with while on council. City staff has been a valuable resource to me and I cannot say enough about the professionalism with which they carry out their jobs Z've also had the privilege to serve with some very fine colleagues; Nine other council members, two mayors and two city managers. Z have to say that ]: have learned something from each and every one and for that Z am truly grateful. I have saved my final thanks to the ones who ore most important in my life and consequently hove 9ivan the most of their time in order for me to serve. My wife, Marilee, who has not once complained about all of the meetings, both regular and special, that hove sometimes gone until 2:30 am., as well as all of the times when I had to miss programs or family time. Even when I was considering running for reelection and having prayed end thought about it for quite some time, it was my wife, Ntarilee, who encouraged me to follow my heart and she would support me with whatever Z chose. I also need to thank my children; William, Mariel, and Even. Needless to soy, I am looking forward to spending more and more quality time with my family and our new baby who will arrive in ~Tuly.