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710FM <br /> RESOLUTION NO. 4402 <br /> A RESOLUTION HONORING THE MEMORY OF <br /> WILLIAM JAMES LANGUS <br /> WHEREAS, William James (Bill) Langus, an Everett resident for over 50 years, <br /> dedicated his life to serving his community; and <br /> WHEREAS, Bill served on the Everett City Council from the Council's inception in <br /> 1968, until his retirement in 1990; and <br /> WHEREAS, Bill's service to his community was truly exemplary in his boundless <br /> dedication to Everett's citizens and his unselfish humanitarian style evidenced by a <br /> warm smile and a sincere effort to help the common person. His demeanor as a <br /> councilmember served as a benchmark for his peers. While Bill's first love was his <br /> family, the City of Everett and its citizens were a close second; and <br /> WHEREAS, Bill's qualities as a statesman were shared by few. Bill was a gentleman <br /> and a friend to all - a one of a kind - who touched and enriched the lives of those <br /> whom he knew. Whether you were a friend, City employee, councilmember, <br /> mayor or citizen, all were treated the same - with great respect, honesty and <br /> dignity; and <br /> WHEREAS, Bill saw the value of his position in the service he provided rather than <br /> the title he held. Bill was involved in starting the Everett Boy's Club, bringing Little <br /> League to Everett, and starting the paramedic program. He was a strong supporter <br /> of the City's park projects including Kasch Park, Walter Hall Park and the Jetty <br /> Island program. He promoted the expansion of the main library and initiated the <br /> creation of the City Hall war memorial. His focus was always on the good of the <br /> community, senior citizens and youth; and <br /> WHEREAS, Bill's devoted advocacy for the youth of this community through his <br /> involvement in the scouts as cubmaster and Boardmember of Evergreen Council of <br /> Boy Scouts; schools as PTA president for Whittier Elementary and Everett High <br /> School and recipient of the Golden Acorn Award; and sports as President of <br /> Everett Boy's Club and President of Everett Little League Association, created a <br /> legacy to be enjoyed by today's youth as well as the youth of tomorrow; and <br />