ARRA Resolution 07ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. n07
COMMENDING E. WILLIAM WITHROW, JR. FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE ALAMEDA REUSE
AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS THE FIRST CHAIRPERSON OF THE ARRA AND
AS CITY OF ALAMEDA COUNCILMEMBER AND MAYOR
TO ALL LET IT BE KNOWN that for his record of active participation on community affairs
over many years, and as the first chair person of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority, E.
WILLIAM WITHROW, JR. has earned the affection and admiration of this community and ARRA staff,
and
WHEREAS, E. WILLIAM WITHROW, JR. was first elected to the Alameda City Council March
7, 1989, and served as Councilmember from April 18, 1989 until he was elected Mayor on March, 5,
1991, serving as Mayor from April 1, 1991 through December 20, 1994; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure, E. WILLIAM WITHROW, JR. has served on numerous agencies,
including, among others; the Alameda County Waste Management Authority; Metropolitan Transportation
Commission; Alameda County Congestion Management Agency; East Bay Conversion and Reinvestment
Commission; Alameda County Mayors' Conference; Alameda County Economic Development Advisory
Board; The Alameda Housing' Authority Board of Commissioners; and the Alameda County
Transportation Authority; and
WHEREAS, E. WILLIAM WITHROW, JR. should be congratulated on his efficient response to
base closure and reuse issues between the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority and
representatives of the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, NAS Alameda and NADEP
Alameda; and
WHEREAS, E. WILLIAM WITHROW, JR.'S accomplishments deserve recognition and
commendation, among these are his roll in establishing the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment
Authority Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and the Base Reuse Advisory Group; and
WHEREAS, E. WILLIAM WITHROW, JR. served as the first chairperson leader and spiritual
guide of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
WHEREAS, E. WILLIAM WITHROW, JR. has encouraged and supported community programs
and patriotic affairs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
does hereby express its sincere appreciation for his contributions of time, effort and experience for the
benefit of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority,
acknowledging his unbounded energy, resourcefulness and unselfish dedication to the community, does
hereby congratulate E. WILLIAM WITHROW JR. on his years and service to the community and
extends its deepest gratitude for his many labors on behalf of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment
Authority.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority, friends
and admirers throughout the community and the Bay Area extend E. WILLIAM WITHROW, JR. their
congratulations and best wishes for continued good health, success and happiness.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted
and passed by the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority in its regular meeting,
assembled on the 1st day of February 1995, by the following
vote to wit:
AYES: 8
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
ABSTENTIONS: 0
Elizabeth rydon
Secretary
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
Date February 1, 1995