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MINUTES OF SPECIAL
MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA
July 6, 1965
ATTENDANCE: Mayor E. Davis City Clerk C. A. Evans
Mayor- Elect W. W. Thompson City Attorney W. J. Smith
City Mgr. W. Walker Rev. W. B. Atkinson
1 Council Members: M.
C.
C.
J. Ready
Rigdon
Long
J.
H.
S.
Guidry
Carnathan
Rogers
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Davis at 7: 30 P. M. He requested Rev. W. B.
Atkinson to open the meeting with the invocation. This was followed by the pledge
of allegiance to the flag.
City Manager Winston Walker presented Mayor Davis with a framed picture of the
City. Mr. Walker expressed his thanks and that of the Council for the civic
service rendered by Mr. Davis. Mr. Davis was also presented a souvenir gavel.
Dr. W. W. Thompson was then called forward to take the oath of office as Mayor.
The oath was administered by City Attorney Walter J. Smith. Dr. Thompson was
then seated in the Mayor' s chair, receiving congratulations and the gavel of his
office from Mr. Davis.
Mr. Walker presented a souvenir gavel to Mayor Pro Tern Cliff Long for his fine
service in this capacity during the past year. He stated that H. H. ( Hut)
Carnathan will fill this post during the coming year.
The new Mayor addressed the Council and guests, stating it had been nine years
since his arrival in Fort Walton Beach. He stated that after investigating other
towns along the Gulf Coast he found Fort Walton Beach had potential for growth.
Emphasizing the fact that he chose to live in Fort Walton Beach and feels highly
honored to be selected as Mayor of his town. He stated that it must be noted of
past and present Councils and Mayors were men of vision who put us way ahead of
our neighboring communities. He congratulated Mr. Davis for his fine record as
Mayor.
Mr. Davis took the floor, addressing Council and guests, stating he has been
highly honored to have been Mayor of Fort Walton and expressed appreciation to
the Council for their dilligent efforts.
Mayor Thompson adjourned the meeting at 8: 00 P. M.
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