Councillor Richard Brooks to move and Councillor Rodney Bates to second
“That IAN GEORGE SAMS, a past Member of the Council of the Borough of Surrey Heath from 1979 to 2019, representing Frimley Ward, having rendered eminent service to the Council, particularly as Mayor of the Borough for the Municipal Year 2003 to 2004, Deputy Mayor in 2002 to 2003, Vice Chairman of the Recreation and Amenities Committee from 1984 to 1985, Chairman of the Recreation and Amenities Committee from 1986 to 1988, Chairman of the Housing Sub Committee from 1995 to 1998, Vice Chairman of the Leisure Committee from 1999 to 2001, Vice Chairman of the Leisure and Environment Select Committee from 2004 to 2005, Chairman of the Leisure and Environment Select Committee from 2005 to 2007, Vice Chairman of the Selection Committee in 2006, Chairman of the Leisure and Environment Scrutiny Committee from 2007 to 2012, and Vice Chairman of the Licensing Committee from 2012 to 2017,the Council of the Borough of Surrey Heath in grateful recognition of these services ably and honourably performed does hereby confer upon the said Ian George Sams the title of HONORARY ALDERMAN of the Borough in accordance with the provisions of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972.
And that such conferment be signified by the presentation to him of a copy of this Resolution authenticated by the Common Seal of the Council.”
Minutes:
It was moved by Councillor Richard Brooks, seconded by Councillor Rodney Bates and unanimously
RESOLVED that Ian George Sams, a past Member of the Council of the Borough of Surrey Heath from 1979 to 2019, representing Frimley Ward, having rendered eminent service to the Council, particularly as Mayor of the Borough for the Municipal Year 2003 to 2004, Deputy Mayor in 2002 to 2003, Vice Chairman of the Recreation and Amenities Committee from 1984 to 1985, Chairman of the Recreation and Amenities Committee from 1986 to 1988, Chairman of the Housing Sub Committee from 1995 to 1998, Vice Chairman of the Leisure Committee from 1999 to 2001, Vice Chairman of the Leisure and Environment Select Committee from 2004 to 2005, Chairman of the Leisure and Environment Select Committee from 2005 to 2007, Vice Chairman of the Selection Committee in 2006, Chairman of the Leisure and Environment Scrutiny Committee from 2007 to 2012, and Vice Chairman of the Licensing Committee from 2012 to 2017,the Council of the Borough of Surrey Heath in grateful recognition of these services ably and honourably performed does hereby confer upon the said Ian George Sams the title of HONORARY ALDERMAN of the Borough in accordance with the provisions of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972.
And that such conferment be signified by the presentation to him of a copy of this Resolution authenticated by the Common Seal of the Council.
The Mayor congratulated Mr Sams upon the conferment of his title of Honorary Alderman of the Borough of Surrey Heath and presented to him a sealed copy of the above resolution and a badge of office.
In response, Alderman Sams thanked the Council for the honour of the appointment. He paid tribute to his wife, Mrs Salma Sams, and his family for their support during his time as a councillor and thanked the residents of Frimley for electing him on ten successive occasions.
Alderman Sams presented the Council with a painting he had done incorporating characters which were reflective of churches in the borough.