1114 - Resolution - Honoring Lt. Colonel Dexter J. KerstetterRESOLUTION NO. 1114
WHEREAS, Lt. Colonel Dexter 7. Kerstetter, retired of the
Washington State National Guard, whose life has been a synonym for
service and his courage in face of adversity has been a challenge, was
called to rest; and
WHEREAS, he, personally, was awarded the Medal of Honor for
heroism on Luzon in the Philippines on 13 April 1945, and is the firtt
local recipient born, reared, and lived in Washington, to pass away in
the State of Washington; and,
WHEREAS, Lt. Colonel Kerstetter was a holder of the Purple
Heart, active in veteran organizations, and one of the main promoters
of the Bremerton Titan Drum and Bugle Corp; and,
WHEREAS, his sterling attributes are recorded indelibly in our
hearts and few men have ever held the position of high esteem which has
been his; and,
WHEREAS, those who have had the honor to work with him feel a
brave, noble man has left us; and,
WHEREAS, on behalf of the citizens of Port Orchard through the
City Council, deepest sympathy is hereby extended to members of his family;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City
of Port Orchard that this resolution be recorded in the records of the City
of Port Orchard in honor and in memory of one of the outstanding citizens
of Kitsap County with August 5, hereby proclaimed as
" LT. COLONEL DEXTER J. KERSTETTER DAY"
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard,
signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk in authentication of
such passage this 14th day of August, 1972.
PAUL D. POWERS, NIAYORd
ATTEST:
R. G. LLOYD, CITY IERK