HomeMy WebLinkAbout79-60 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 79-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING THURSDAY, JULY 19,
1979, AS SEBASTIANO "BUSTER" FILPI DAY.
WHEREAS, Sebastiano "Buster" Filpi, a native of Piana degli
Albanesi, Sicily emigrated to the United States and to California in
1921; and
%~HEREAS, during the more than half century Buster Filpi has
lived in California he has continually demonstrated an extraordinary
ability to achieve success in the business world; and
WHEREAS, in 1950, he pioneered major industrial development in
the community by constructing the first industrial park in Cucamonga;
and
WHEREAS, since that time Mr. Filpi has continually demonstrated
his commitment to provide industrial development which has not only
stimulated the City's economy, but also provided employment opportunities
to residents of Rancho Cucamonga; and
WHEREAS, the pioneering spirit of Buster Filpi, combined with
his faith in the future of Cucamonga has served as an example to other
industrial developers, and has resulted in the preservation and development
of a substantial portion of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as an important
industrial center for the west end of San Bernardino County; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Thursday, July 19, 1979,
be designated as "Buster Filpi Day" in the City of Rancho Cucamonga in
recognition of the many contributions of Buster Filpi during the time he
has been an active member of the Rancho Cucamonga industrial community.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 18th day of July, 1979.
AYES: Schlosser, Bridge, Mikels, Palombo, Erost
NOES: None
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City Clerk