Resolution Number 76-8-18-1195
RESOLUTION NO. 76-8-18-1
MONSIGNOR VINCENT LLOYD -RUSSELL
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, IN COMMEMORATION
OF THE RIGHT REVEREND MONSIGNOR VINCENT LLOYD -RUSSELL
WHEREAS, the Right Reverend Monsignor Vincent Lloyd -Russell
served as Pastor of the Mission San Juan Capistrano and as spiritual
leader of the community since October, 1951; and,
WHEREAS, Monsignor Lloyd -Russell led the effort to
restore portions of the Mission in order to maintain the spiritual
and cultural heritage which is so deeply imbedded in the roots of
the community; and,
WHEREAS, the Monsignor's pastoral responsibilities
included providing spiritual direction to the people, establishing
the Catholic Culture and Heritage Society, and building the Mission
School, Gymnasium, Convent Chapel, and Rectory; and,
WHEREAS, the Monsignor was endeared to residents and
tourists alike, and was particularly noted for his erudite and
witty sermons; and,
WHEREAS, the community of San Juan Capistrano was very
fortunate to have such a capable and selfless spiritual leader
and was deeply saddened by his death on July 29, 1976; and,
WHEREAS, Monsignor Vincent Lloyd -Russell was widely
known and respected as an outstanding leader, scholar, and
humanitarian who has left a legacy of love and service which will
be a challenge to all who may follow him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Members of the
City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano do hereby praise
the Right Reverend Monsignor Vincent Lloyd -Russell in commemoration
of his unselfish devotion to his community, for his dynamic
spiritual direction, and for his tireless efforts to maintain the
cultural and religious prominence of the Mission San Juan Capistrano.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th Day of August,
1976, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT
ATTEST:
Councilmen Sweeney, McDowell, Friess,
Heckscher and Mayor Nash
None
None
CITY CLE71
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO )
I, MARY ANN HANOVER, City Clerk of the City of San Juan
Capistrano, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a
true and correct copy of Resolution No. 76-8-18-1 adopted by the
City Council of the City of San Juan Cap strano, alifornia, at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 18th day of August, 1976.
(SEAL)
MARY A4X HANOVER, CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO )
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
MARX ANN HANOVER, being first duly sworn, deposes
and says:
That she is the duly appointed and qualified City
Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano;
That in compliance with State laws of the State of'.
California and in further compliance with City Resolution
No. 74-1-28-4, and on the day of August ,
1976 , she caused to be posted:
being:
RESOLUTION NO, 76-8-18-1
MONSIGNOR VINCENT LLOYD -RUSSELL
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, IN COMMEMORATION
OF THE RIGHT REVEREND MONSIGNOR VINCENT LLOYD -RUSSELL
in three (3) public places in the City of San Juan Capistrano,
to wit:
The Administration Building;
The Post Office;
The Orange County Public Library.
MARY ANN/-ZANOVER, City Clerk
San JuW Capistrano, California