1678RESOLUTION NO. ~ 6~S
RESOLUTION COMMENDING ROBERTA JACKSON FOR
HER SERVICE ON THE WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, Roberta Jackson was elected to serve as Alderwoman from
Ward Five, Position 1, on the West Memphis City Council where she served for
twenty-four years and having worked with five mayors administration of this great
city; and
WHEREAS, Roberta Jackson has the second highest longevity record than
any other elected official in the history of city and Crittenden County; and
WHEREAS, Roberta Jackson has wholeheartedly represented her
constituents in Ward 5, and all the citizens of West Memphis during her tenure on
the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Roberta Jackson acted in the capacity of Vice-Mayor and was
productive in conducting city meetings in the absence of the Mayor; and
WHEREAS, during Roberta Jackson's tenure with the city council, she has
emphasized her strong belief in the well being of the citizens by taking an active role
in the operation of the Community Development Block Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, Roberta Jackson has served on Fire Commission, Police
Commission, Public Works Committee, Budget Commission, Personnel Committee,
Advertising & Promotion Commission, Cablevision Committee, West Memphis
Housing Authority and Drug Task Force; and
WHEREAS, Roberta Jackson has been known for her progressive, positive
and active attitude to all of her endeavors while serving Ward 5, Position I; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Memphis has been fortunate to have the
service, dedication and outgoing personality of Roberta Jackson on the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, Roberta Jackson in her dedication to being a public official, we
cannot overlook her commitment to her family being wife of the late Mr. L. R.
Jackson, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Jackson and the late Mr. L. R. Jackson
have done great works in our city and the state of Arkansas. They have made a
tremendous impact in our city's history and they will long be remembered and
appreciated for years to come.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS that Roberta Jackson be
commended for her service and dedication to the citizens of West Memphis.
ADOPTED this ~_ day of ~c?ceMb~r , 2000.
MAYOR
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