HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-07-12 Charles Scott Sr.Proclamation
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Greer Stone, Mayor
RECOGNIZING CHARLES SCOTT'S 100th BIRTHDAY
AND HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
WHEREAS, Charles Scott was born on July 12, 1924, and is celebrating his 100th birthday this year; and
WHEREAS, after his graduation from Haskell Indian Institute, Charles served in the U.S. Navy on submarines
during World War II and subsequently in the Coast Guard as a Chief Petty Officer; following his service, he
moved to Palo Alto in 1960 with his wife Jean Scott and his children Charles Scott Jr., Judy Scott, and Donna
Scott; and
WHEREAS, Charles Scott was a founding member and active participant in the West Bayshore Residents
Association, and along with his neighbors and Block Captains he helped to achieve a permanent park designation
for the land between Amarillo Avenue and Colorado Avenue, leading to the creation of Greer Park; and
WHEREAS, on September 27, 2010, the Palo Alto City Council named the "Greer Park Phase IV" plot of land
"Scott Meadow" in recognition of Charles and Jean Scott's decades of effort and service in creating and
continuously improving Greer Park for the Palo Alto community; and
WHEREAS, Charles Scott has volunteered throughout his lifetime with Covenant Presbyterian Church, Cub
Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Campfire Girls, and with tutoring children in local elementary schools through the
Avenidas program; and
WHEREAS, Charles Scott has developed and maintained deep friendships over the decades with innumerable
Palo Alto residents of all generations and backgrounds.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Greer Stone, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto do hereby commend Charles Scott for
his lifelong commitment to his community and contributions to the City of Palo Alto, and do honor his many
achievements in bringing people together to create a healthy civic environment.
PRESENTED: July 12, 2024