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Eatonville council honors former mayor Eddie Cole with proclamation
Summary
The Eatonville Town Council read a proclamation Jan. 5 honoring former mayor Edward “Eddie” Cole and presented a framed proclamation and plaque to his family. Council members and residents offered condolences and recalled his decades of youth and community work.
Vice Mayor Theo Washington read a proclamation at the Jan. 5 Eatonville Town Council meeting honoring the legacy of former mayor Edward “Eddie” Cole and presenting a framed proclamation, a plaque and a memorial gavel to family members.
The proclamation, read into the record by a town presenter, described Cole’s public service and community work. It said Cole was born May 5, 1958, in Kenton, Ohio, founded Every Kid Outreach Incorporated and worked with Young Life Ministries, Rollins College and, at times, as a team chaplain for the Orlando Magic. The document praised his service to youth, seniors and displaced residents and noted a life of church and volunteer leadership.
The proclamation quoted Cole on faith and service and listed his years of civic leadership. Family members accepted the presentation and thanked the council. One family member told the gathering, “Thank you, everyone. I think you’re the one that counts for this appreciation”; another said the family would keep the legacy going.
Council members and staff offered condolences and personal remembrances during council statements. A council member said Cole “shaped my life” and called him the reason for his public service; staff and fellow council members echoed the sentiment and urged unity and civility in future meetings.
The meeting closed with council reminders about upcoming events, including the town’s MLK parade, and the council adjourned at about 9:07 p.m.
