HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1974.07.25 - 151146764 July 25, 1974 Miscellaneous Resolution
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Richard R. Wi7ox, Chairman •"-
Wglicite Fl Gabler, Jr, ,Vie Chairman
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
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BY: COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION
IN RE: MEMORIAL - THOMAS H. O'DONOGHUE
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Thomas H. O'Donoghue, a former member of this Board, passed away on July 11,
1974, having attained the age of 84 years.
He was born on October 28, 1689 in Elk Falls, Elk County Kansas, the son of
Dr. Thomas H. O'Donoghue and the former Ellen LaVelle.
He resided at 605 Albany Avenue in Ferndale since 1920 and launched his public
service career in his beloved home town in 1940, which brought him hundreds of admirers,
friends and acquaintances,
Thomas H. O'Donoghue was appointed Clerk of the City of Ferndale in 1933 in which
capacity he served for 23 years, retiring in 1956 at the age of 66 years to begin another
political career as an elected City Commissioner for 12 years, became an appointed member
of the Oakland County Board of Supervisors, was elected the first County Commissioner from his
district, served one term and resigned in December of 1970.
He served on the County's Board of Institutions, Finance Committee, Ways and Means
Committee and was a member of the Public Works and Aviation & Transportation Committees,
In 1968 the Ferndale Exchange Club awarded Tom O'Donoghue its "Book of Golden Deeds",
the community's traditional accolade of respect and affection.
He delighted in lest, was quick in repartee, considerate in conversation and ever
mindful of the human dignity and respect of his fellow man.
Tom devoted a lifetime in service to the community, working in the best interests of
all of the citizens of Oakland County and will long be remembered by all who were privileged
• to know him. His beloved wife Jessie, who passed away in October of 1973, also shared his dreams
inspirations and endeavors that make our community a better place in which to live.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I move that the foregoing resolution be spread upon the minutes of
this meeting of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS