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r ito a i r4ijr atcham as mayor bfthe town of whitchurch stouff- i ville it is a privilege for me on behalf of the residents to participate in paying tribute to mr arthurlatcham mr latcham has been a resident of stouffville for many years while r people of j other municipalities for miles around have benefited from his generosity over the years we believe that the local residents here have gained to thegreatest extentmr latcham is known personally by so many both old and young it is not only the fact that he has provided many facilities for the enjoyment of ourpeople but over a period of many years he has taken the time to entertain all ages on a per sonal basis mr latcham seemed to have the interest of the senior citizens and children most inmind when he planned and completed a new project in a com- v munity i feel there is no need for me to refer to the many improvements to our municipality as a result of his generosity mr latchams good deeds are well known by our people and it is on their behalf lthat these few words are written in tribute and appreciation i knowthe people of this area would wish me toextend to mr latcham at this time our very best wishes for his renewed goodhealth and enjoyment of life v gordon ratcliff- ji mrr during my term of officers mayor and as a former councillor of the township of markham i have had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to become acquainted with mr art latchamln my associations with mr latcham i have found him always to be a gentleman who was willing at the drop of a hat to support worthwhile community projects many organizations within the town of mavkham have been given a helping hand by this public spirited individual from our area in conjunction with the worthwhile efforts of the tribune i am privileged and honoured in this opportunity to extend on behalf of our council the residents of the town and myself our appreciation to mr arthur latcham in recognition of his most commendable civic endeavours mr latcham sir may i on behalf of all of us extend to you our most sincere thanks for your unselfish dedication to community betterment r sincerely yours anthony roman j mayor lv- ajaf markham- participation house this special tribute isffojn all the communities who know art as a special friend and have benefited greatly from and generosity in bringing so much pleasure and ikji asit ifviwv n vi-