Special Council Meeting

Whereas the Mayor and Council of the Township of Scugog, staff and residents, are deeply saddened at the death of Queen Elizabeth the II on September 8th, 2022; And whereas Queen Elizabeth II served as the longest-serving monarch, the Queen’s dedication to and hard work on behalf of the people of the Commonwealth are unparalleled; And whereas Queen Elizabeth II is known as the most widely travelled monarch in the Commonwealth, visiting Canada during 22 official visits and Toronto seven (7) times; And whereas the Queen is known for her steadfast commitment to duty and her people; And whereas her work and support during some of the most difficult times in the last 70 years, including the Second World War, are renown; And whereas the Queen is the head of the Commonwealth, which consists of 54 nations; And whereas people around the world are mourning their matriarch with the Royal Family in particular her four (4) children, eight (8) grandchildren, and thirteen (13) great-grandchildren; and Now therefore be it resolved that the Municipal Clerk, on behalf of the Township of Scugog and the entire Council, be asked to convey an official Special Council Meeting Minutes – September 12, 2022 letter of condolences to the Royal Family, Britain, and the Commonwealth for our collective loss of the Queen by way of the Governor General of Canada.

THAT By-Law 48-22 confirming the proceedings of the special meeting of Council held Monday, September 12, 2022, be read a First, Second, and Third time and finally passed this 12th day of September 2022, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby directed to sign same and affix the Corporate seal thereto.

THAT this meeting be adjourned.