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RESOLUTION HONORING GARY C. HANCOCK
WHEREAS, Gary C. Hancock was appointed to Mayor of the Town of Pulaski
on October 7, 1985 and was elected to the position in 1986, 1988, 1990 and
1992;
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Gary C. Hancock, the Town's downtown
was named to the National Register of Historic Places and Virginia
Landmarks Register. In addition, the Pulaski Historic Residential
District and South Historic Residential and Industrial District was also
received those recognitions; and
WHEREAS, Through his efforts, Pulaski became the first western Virginia
community to become part of the Main Street Program, which has led to a
rebirth downtown. As part of its $4 million bond issue in 1987, the Town
completed major downtown renovations, including parking lots and sidewalk
improvements and tree plantings; and
WHEREAS, Gary C. Hancock was a key figure in the Town's acquisition and
renovation of the Pulaski Train Station. On June 11, 1994, as estimated
10,000 people celebrated the dedication of the station on Depot Day, which
.included the historic 611 steam engine, music, crafts, an antique auction
and other special events; and
WHEREAS, during his term as Mayor, the Town's experience substantial and
significant industrial growth at Pulaski Furniture, Renfro,
Diversified Apparel, Magnox and Jefferson Mills and other economic
development projects, such as the opening of the Memorial Square Shopping
Center and expansion of the Pulaski Plaza Shopping Center; and
WHEREAS, the Town approved over $400,000 in UDAG loans to industry and
downtown business for economic development projects that brought over
1,300 jobs to the Town; and
WHEREAS, Amon the Town's accomplishments during his term as Mayor were
the installation of the 9-1-1 Emergency Communications System, street,
water and sewer improvements, neighborhood watch program, water plant
expansion and the Town's membership in the Pepper's Ferry Regional
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
WHEREAS, Gary C. Hancock maintained and enhanced public trust and
confidence in the Town government, recognized the right of citizens to
influence decisions that affect their well-being and ensured the continued
existence of representative local government.
NOW THEREFORE, Town Council of the Town of Pulaski hereby commends Gary
C. Hancock for his leadership, vision and service to the Town's citizens
and for his many contributions which improved the quality of life for all
.Town citizens.
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This resolution is adopted by recorded vote of the Town Council of the
Town of Pulaski, Virginia, on this 5th day of July 1994 as follows:
John Johnston Ave
Bettye H. Steger Awe
Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. _ P
Alma H. Holston Aye
John W . Stone Aye
W. Edgar Hale dye
W . H . Schrader , Jr . A~~e
Elbert G. Black eve
TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA
BY:
An rew L. Gra am, ayor
Attest:
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