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St. Louis City Resolution Number 169 August 29, 2010 |
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Whereas, we have been apprised that Mr. Tony Waters is celebrating his 25th Anniversary of working at the The Fudgery in St. Louis Union Station; and
Whereas, Mr. Waters started working at The Fudgery at St. Louis Union Station in August 1985 as a Candymaker and then became a Manager. He is currently the General Manager and has held this position for the past 15 years; and
Whereas, Mr. Waters graduated from O'Fallon Technical School in 1983 and is the son of Jesse and Audrey Waters. He has three children: Dejah Price, Toni Waters and Anayla Waters. He enjoys skating and drawing and is a Los Angeles Lakers fan; and
Whereas, Tony Waters is a great mentor to his employees; they love and respect him. He has guided many of them in starting their careers; whether it is with The Fudgery, singing (a few of his employees have made it to the finals of American Idol) or other choices; and
Whereas, Mr. Waters has taught his employees that hard work, determination, taking pride in what you do and who you are as well as loving what you do, will lead to success; and
Whereas, the fusion of song and fudge known as The Fudgery has become one of the distinct sounds at the Station as well as the St. Louis region. Tony and his crew at The Fudgery have created a "fudge theatre" providing entertainment and delicious fudge to millions of visitors to St. Louis and St. Louis Union Station for 25 years; and
Whereas, the offbeat songs and remakes of originals can be heard throughout St. Louis Union Station drawing in tourists and crowds alike. If the singing isn't enough, the smell of the sweet chocolaty and creamy fudge should draw in a few more curious patrons; and
Whereas, at The Fudgery, customers have to work to get a tasty treat, making the enjoyment of fudge making into a theatrical production. Audiences clap their hands, and sway back and forth as they watch the process of fudge being made and hear the harmonious tunes of original fudge tunes sang.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of St. Louis that we pause in our deliberations to recognize the many contributions and successes of Mr. Tony Waters and his 25th Anniversary with The Fudgery and we further direct the Clerk of this Board to prepare a commemorative copy of this Resolution to the end that it may be presented to our honoree at a time and place deemed appropriate by the sponsor.
Introduced on the 29h day of August, 2010 by:
Honorable Kacie Starr Triplett, Alderwoman 6th Ward
Adopted this the 29th day of August, 2010 as attested by:
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David W. Sweeney
Clerk, Board of Aldermen____________________________
Lewis E. Reed
President, Board of Aldermen