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Resolved unanimously - That, on his retirement from this Honourable Court, the Members wish to place on record their very warmest thanks to:

Sir David Thomas Rowell Lewis, MA (Oxon) DL

for the service that he has given to the Corporation and to the City. Sir David was elected as Alderman for the Ward of Broad Street in 2001, to the Office of Sheriff in 2006 and became the 680^th Lord Mayor of this City in 2007.

Sir David brought the flair, individuality and verbal dexterity that only a Welshman could bring to the roles.  These attributes were accompanied by a sound knowledge of the City business community whom he represented so ably at the start of what became a very testing time for the financial City.

Sensible, pragmatic and with a keen sense of humour, Sir David served this City very well and when he stands down from Office later this month Members of this Court send to him, and Theresa, their very best wishes and our sincere hope that they have many cherished memories to take with them to Wales in what we hope will be a long, happy and healthy retirement from civic life in the City.