The mutual admiration society was in full swing in Surf City last week as the borough council and the beach patrol honored former Councilman James Russell, who resigned his post as of Jan. 31. He was first sworn into office on Jan. 7, 2004.

Expressing their gratitude for Russell’s two decades of “invaluable service” as a member of the governing body, the council adopted a resolution highlighting his work as a member of the land use board and chair of the borough’s beach patrol and property committee.

“Councilman Russell was an integral part of an efficient and well-run beach patrol,” the resolution reads.