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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
HONORING BOB MOSS FOR HIS OUTSTANDING EFFORTS
IN ERADICATING GRAFFITI
WHEREAS, although the emergence of graffiti in March 1992
appeared to be a short-term experience for Palo Alto, a
reemergence began to appear throughout the City in December 1992;
and
WHEREAS, at the January 4, 1993, Council meeting, Bob
Moss expressed his concern about this growing problem to the City
Council and suggested that action be taken quickly to address this
visual pollution; and
WHEREAS, without hesitation, Bob Moss unselfishly put
forth a tremendous amount of energy, time, and perseverance to the
graffiti cleanup effort in the City of Palo Alto and has
effectively involvzd to Barron Park community; and
WHEREAS, Bob Moss introduced the graffiti removal kit,
which he offered to anyone in the Barron Park community who wished
to help; and
WHEREAS, Bob Moss has been cleaning graffiti off utility
boxes, phone booths, street signs, and bridges in areas from Barron
Park to West Bayshore and from Hamilton to San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, to date, it is estimated that Bob Moss has
cleaned more than 1,300 "tags" since January 1993.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of
the City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the citizens of this community,
hereby recognizes and honors Bob Moss for his outstanding volunteer
efforts in eradicating graffiti to make Palo Alto a better place
for all.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: January 24, 1994
AYES: ANDERSEN, FAZZINO, HUBER, KNISS, MCCOWN, ROSENBAUM, SCHNEIDER, SIMITIAN,
WHEELER
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