Governing documents · September 2009

City recognition of the fiftieth anniversary

Unsigned and signed copies of the City of Hermosa Beach certificate recognizing the Friends' fiftieth anniversary and reporting almost $500,000 in gifts; this is an attributed cumulative claim.

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Transcribed from the scans and checked against them by Claude. Typed text comes first; handwritten notes follow it. [illegible] marks words that cannot be read and [?] an uncertain reading.

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 1907 Certificate of Recognition Whereas, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library; and, Whereas, the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library was founded in September 1959 in an effort to bring community awareness and sensitivity to the presence of the library, the availability of its stock, and accessibility to the riches of the Los Angeles County system; and, Whereas, the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library quickly became a catalyst for the library; and, through their sustained program of regularly scheduled book sales, have provided gifts to the library of almost $500,000 to date; and, Whereas, it is fitting that we should extend official recognition to the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library, which has contributed significantly to the betterment of this community; Now, therefore, I, Patrick "Kit" Bobko, Mayor of the City of Hermosa Beach, on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby tender this Certificate of Recognition to the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library and extend our congratulations on their 50th anniversary. Dated: September 2009

Handwritten notes

• (signature above Patrick "Kit" Bobko, Mayor) [illegible] • (signature above Elaine Doerfling, City Clerk) Elaine Doerfling • (embossed gold seal) City of Hermosa Beach [?] Incorporated [illegible] 1907 California

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HERMORE
BEACH
CITY
1907
Certificate of Recognition
Whereas, this year marks the 50" anniversary of the Hermosa Beach Friends of the
Library; and,
Whereas, the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library was founded in September 1959 in an
effort to bring community awareness and sensitivity to the presence of the library, the availability of its
stock, and accessibility to the riches of the Los Angeles County system; and,
Whereas, the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library quickly became a catalyst for the
library; and, through their sustained program of regularly scheduled book sales, have provided gifts to
the library of almost $500,000 to date; and,
Whereas, it is fitting that we should extend official recognition to the Hermosa Beach
Friends of the Library, which has contributed significantly to the betterment of this community;
Now, therefore, 1, patrick Kit" Bobko, Mayor of the city of Hermosa Beach,
on behalf of the entire City council, do hereby tender this certificate of Recognition to the Hermosa
Beach Friends of the Library and extend our congratulations on their 5oth anniversary.
Dated: September 2009