Proclamation
Honoring
Phyllis Taylor
On Her 100th Birthday
WHEREAS, Phyllis Taylor was born on July 4, 1926 to Ray and Ruby Lain, and was raised alongside her brothers, Gerald and Theron, on a farm outside of McCordsville, Indiana; and WHEREAS, Phyllis attended McCordsville Elementary and Indianapolis Metropolitan High School before completing a course at Indiana University Business School and launching her professional career as an office clerk; and
WHEREAS, at the age of 21, Phyllis bravely sought a government position in Southern Japan, where she managed administrative office work while coordinating training classes for local residents taught by American farmers, doctors, and nurses; and
WHEREAS, while working in Japan, Phyllis met and married the love of her life, John Worthy Taylor, a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, and traveled with him as they transferred to various military bases across Europe and the United States; and
WHEREAS, upon John’s retirement from the military, the couple moved to the City of Orange and shared many wonderful years in the community before his passing at the age of 92; and WHEREAS, once settled down in Orange, Phyllis raised her son, Steven, while balancing a career with the Social Security Administration, owning and operating a small business, and pursuing a degree at California State University, Fullerton; and
WHEREAS, to this day, Phyllis remains an active and independent resident of Orange where she lives near her son; driving, shopping, gardening, and inspiring neighbors with her vibrant spirit and dedication to community life.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Daniel R. Slater, Mayor of the City of Orange , and the entire City Council, do hereby extend our deepest gratitude to Phyllis Taylor for her lasting contributions to her family, friends, and neighbors, and congratulate her on a beautiful century of life filled with purpose, love, and community. Happy 100 th birthday from the City of Orange.
DATED this 23rd day of June 2026.
Daniel R. Slater, Mayor
Arianna Barrios, Councilmember
Kathy Tavoularis, Councilmember
Ana Gutierrez, Councilmember
Jon Dumitru, Councilmember
Denis Bilodeau, Mayor pro tem
John Gyllenhammer, Councilmember
Draft