Mayor Don Tatzin, Betty and Harry Adamson

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, Harry Adamson was born in Seattle and later moved
to Hayward and Oakland; and
WHEREAS, Betty Adamson was born in Minnesota and later
moved to San Francisco and Berkeley; and
WHEREAS, Harry and Betty Adamson met and were subsequently married on October 8, 1944 in Berkeley; and
WHEREAS, Harry and Betty Adamson moved to their home in Lafayette in 1951 while Betty commuted to her job in
Berkeley at the University of California at Berkeley and Harry
commuted to his studio in their home; and
WHEREAS, Harry and Betty Adamson studied wildlife,
especially birds, and Harry became a world-famous wildlife
artist whose works are enjoyed by all who see them and hang
in museums, galleries, homes, and offices; and
WHEREAS, Harry and Betty Adamson are always gracious,
kind and willing to share with others their tips about creating
great art and enjoying life; and
WHEREAS, Harry and Betty Adamson's enjoyment of wildlife has taken them on trips around the world as well as to the
nature reserve in their Lafayette backyard; and
WHEREAS, Harry Adamson was recently honored as a lifelong
member of the Mt. Diablo Audubon Society; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Don Tatzin, Mayor of the City of Lafayette, recognize
Harry and Betty Adamson on the occasion of their
65th wedding anniversary and send congratulations on this
special day of celebration.

HARRY AND BETTY ADAMSON
ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 65TH ANNIVERSARY
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of the City
of Lafayette this 8th day of October 2009.