Agenda item

Resolutions on Retirements, Congratulatory Resolutions, Memorials.

Minutes:

Resolved unanimouslyThat the sincere congratulations of this Court be offered to

 

George Marr Flemington Gillon, MBE

on his recent appointment by Her Majesty the Queen as a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in recognition of his services to the City of London Corporation and the Scottish community in London.

 

Mr Gillon was heard in reply.

 

Resolved unanimouslyThat the sincere congratulations of this Court be offered to

 

Gordon Warwick Haines, MBE, JP

 

recently Alderman for the Ward of Queenhithe, on his recent appointment by Her Majesty the Queen as a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in recognition of his voluntary and charitable services to the Community and Environmental Conservation in London.

 

Resolved unanimouslyThat the sincere congratulations of this Court be offered to

 

Professor Sir Barry William Ife, CBE

 

Principal of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, on his recent appointment by Her Majesty the Queen as a Knight Bachelor in recognition of his services to performing arts education.

 

Resolved unanimouslyThat the sincere congratulations of this Court be offered to

 

Timothy Slade, QPM

 

A Sergeant in the City of London Police, on his recent award of the Queen’s Police Medal by Her Majesty the Queen.

 

Resolved unanimously – that the Members of the Court of Common Council express to

 

William Harry Dove, OBE, JP

 

their sincere gratitude for his dedication to the work of the City Corporation over the past 23 years, during which time he served on more than 25 committees, many of which he also chaired.

 

A teacher by trade, it is no surprise that Billy’s time and activities on this Court reflected his enthusiasm for improving the lives of young people, as well as his charitable nature and his passion for serving residents. Under his Chairmanship the City Bridge Trust considered over 1,300 applications and awarded over £53.2m in grants, supporting organisations large and small and the diverse communities they serve across London. His time as Chairman of the Community and Children’s Services Committee was marked by his ability to understand the needs of the vulnerable or less able, which ensured that the Committee was always reminded of the people they serve. And as Chairman of the Benefices Sub-Committee, he built up a strong and lasting friendship with the incumbents and their churches, and has been a committed champion for their work.

 

His civic career culminated in his becoming Chief Commoner in 2015 and, during his year, he used the opportunities presented to him to further those causes close to his heart such as his work with young people and with those less fortunate.

 

We warmly thank him for his exceptional service to this Court. His passion, his dedication and his jovial spirit will be sorely missed.  We all wish Billy a long and happy retirement and send our best wishes to him and Joe in their future adventures.