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TOWN OF AURORA
INAUGURAL MEETING 1994-1997 COUNCIL
NO. 35-94
PROCESSIONAL
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, December 6, 1994
7:30p.m.
MINUTES
The Inaugural Meeting was called to order with a processional led by Pipe Major
Bob Dunsmore, White Heather Pipes and Drums, and the singing of the National
Anthem.
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Mr. Dick Illingworth, a former Mayor of the Town, served as Master of
Ceremonies.
DECLARATIONS OF OFFICE
Mr. Lawrence Allison, Municipal Clerk, administered the required Declarations
of Office and Oaths of Allegiance to the Mayor, Members of Council, and Hydro
Commissioners. Each Member subscribed to the Declaration and Oath,
following which the Municipal Clerk advised those present that the incoming
Council was duly constituted.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Father Phillip Poole, of the Trinity Anglican Church, offered the prayer of
dedication.
INTRODUCTION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
AND HYDRO COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Jones introduced each member of Council and both Hydro
Commissioners.
INTRODUCTION OF FORMER MAYORS
Mayor Jones recognized former Mayors West and Illingworth.
MAYOR'S INAUGURAL ADDRESS
Mayor Jones provided those present with his inaugural address in which the
upcoming initiatives of the Council were outlined, the contributions and
experience of predecessors were acknowledged, and appreciation for the trust
of the electors was provided.
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MUSICAL SELECTIONS
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The "Pink Champagne" Quartet, representing the York Highlands Chorus,
offered a number of musical selections based on friendship and cooperation.
RETURN OF THE "FREEDOM OF THE TOWN"
Lieutenant Colonel D.G.A. McKenzie, CD, Commanding Officer of the Queen's
York Rangers (1st American Regiment) R.C.A.C., returned the "Freedom of the
Town" to Mayor Jones. This proclamation and flag symbolize the freedom of
the Town, originally granted by Council to the Rangers in 1966. Lieutenant
Colonel McKenzie expressed the squadron's appreciation for the grant of this
freedom and his hopes that the new Council would once again entrust freedom
to the squad. Mayor Jones returned the proclamation of freedom to the
Queen's York Rangers.
CLOSING REMARKS
Mr. Illingworth offered brief closing remarks and invited those in attendance to
remain and meet their new officials while enjoying refreshments in the Skylight
Gallery.
THE QUEEN
The "Pink Champagne" Quartet lead those in attendance in the singing of "God
Save the Queen".
RECESSIONAL
The Queen's York Rangers led the recessional from Council Chambers.
The meeting concluded at 8:30 p.m.