Marilyn Bossardet was honored at the Dec. 23 village council meeting for her three years service on the Oxford Beautification Commission.
Bossardet recently resigned from the commission and was replaced by village resident Sue McGinnis.
Beautification Commission Chairman Joe Bullen described Bossardet as a “real asset to us” and a “willing worker,” who was always “down in the dirt doing whatever’s necessary whether it’s planting or judging” to help improve the village’s appearance.
“It’s been a real honor over the last three years to work with Marilyn on the Beautification Commission,” Bullen said. “Thanks Marilyn for your help.”
“She was like a pro and I was the rookie,” said fellow Beautification Commissioner Barbara Fox of Bossardet.
For her efforts on the commission, council members honored Bossardet with a special resolution, which they presented to her mounted on a plaque.
The resolution read:
WHEREAS in 2000 Marilyn Bossardet was appointed to the Oxford Beautification Commission, and
WHEREAS during Marilyn’s tenure on the Commission, she was instrumental in the continued enhancement of Centennial park, the Oxford Village Civic Center grounds and other downtown areas, and
WHEREAS due to Mrs. Bossardet’s work with the Beautification Commission, over 40 more homes and businesses continued to be identified as “Beautification Award” winners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Oxford Village Council expresses their thanks to Marilyn Bossardet for her many years of service to the community, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the Village of Oxford recognized the improvements to Oxford’s downtown and park area that Marilyn’s commitment and dedication helped provide, and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that on behalf of the Oxford Beautification Commission and the entire community, the Oxford Village Council wishes Marilyn Bossardet many more years of enjoyment in our community.
Bullen noted that Bossardet’s daughter, Sue, served as the Beautification Commission’s first chairperson.
“The Bossardets have been involved since the get-go,” he said.