Excerpt from the Town Clerk's Office Records Regarding the Retirement of James I. Washington
Title
Excerpt from the Town Clerk's Office Records Regarding the Retirement of James I. Washington
Description
This item is a resolution accepted by the residents of Hingham at the Annual Town Meeting in March of 1928. It discusses the dedicated and distinguished service of Washington Irving James in the police force. Having served for forty years, many of them as the police chief, the resolution commends him for his dedication to his job. It also mentions the fact that he was also a good friend, neighbor, and family member. The resolution ends by saying that the residents of the town wish to formally thank James for his service, dedication, and loyalty.
Subject
James, Washington Irving, 1851-1928
Retirements
Gratitude
Civil service
Police
Courage
Work ethic
Allegiance
Friendship
Families
Resolutions
Creator
Hingham Town Clerk's Office
Source
Hingham Town Clerk's Office Records, Volume XV, pg. 225-226.
Publisher
Hingham Public Library
Date Created
1928
Rights
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Format
JPEG
Extent
1.61 MB
1 MB
Language
English
Type
Documents
Spatial Coverage
Hingham (Mass.)
Temporal Coverage
1907-1928
Citation
Hingham Town Clerk's Office, “Excerpt from the Town Clerk's Office Records Regarding the Retirement of James I. Washington,” Hingham Public Library Digital Exhibitions, accessed October 9, 2024, https://hinghampubliclibrary.omeka.net/items/show/342.