Tuesday - December 15: With the rap of the gavel adjourning Tuesday evening's regular Council Meeting, Councilman Don Brown is nearing an end of 12 years service to the Village. Brown did not file for re-election in this year's General Election.
Councilwoman Rosie Goss took a couple of hours off work to be there. She read a proclamation thanking Brown for all he has done over the years. Goss related that when she was first elected Brown shook her hand and said if there was anything she would need all she had to do was ask. She said she took him up on his offer and hasn't regretted it since.
She summed up her proclamation saying "Remember, a man's worth is not measured by the money he has made in his lifetime or by how tall he stands." To her Brown stands about 12 feet tall.
Councilman Joe Soldano presented Brown with a plaque of appreciation stating that Don is the senior council member. Don has been through good times and bad times. He has seen it all. Don is dedicated to the Village and his work for the veterans is second to none.
Brown tearfully thanked all for the recognition. Don said that just because he will no longer be sitting up here doesn't mean he will be sitting back. He will be sitting in the audience and will continue working for the village and the veterans.
We reported on the Council meeting we said we thought it was going to be a rambunctious meeting with all the people in the audience. There were former Village officials, many firemen and other citizens. It turns out they were mostly all there to honor Don Brown at his last meeting. It was an honor he well deserves.
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