2009/11/10 City Council Resolution 2009-121RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -121.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Honoring
ROGER KIRKPATRICK
On the Occasion of his Retirement
WHEREAS, Roger Kirkpatrick began his service with Committee on the Shelterless (COTS) as a
volunteer in 2002 and most recently has served as Deputy Executive Director; and
WHEREAS, his remarkable abilities and talents have been a major contribution to COTS and have
helped them gain national recognition as a homeless service agency; and
WHEREAS, Roger has been instrumental in developing programs that have helped numerous
individuals and families in Sonoma County regain their independence, break the cycle of
homelessness and end their substance abuse; and
WHEREAS, one of his crowning achievements is being a critical part of the partnership that was
necessary to construct and operate the Vida Nueva project located in Rohnert Park which is the first
affordable permanent supportive housing development in Sonoma County; and
WHEREAS, Roger has been instrumental in the acquisition, operation and management of five (5)
City of Rohnert Park Community Development Commission (CDC) owned shared living homes
within Rohnert Park that serve approximately 20 low- income families, by providing shelter and safe
haven to these families allowing them to break the cycle of homelessness while they are searching for
permanent housing; and
WHEREAS, Roger has been instrumental in the operation and management of another privately
owned, HUD subsidized, shared living home within Rohnert Park that provides shelter and safe haven
to several families allowing them to break the cycle of homelessness while they are searching for
permanent housing; and
WHEREAS, the City has benefited greatly from Roger's service with COTS, and he is known,
admired, and respected for his dedication and faithful service in assisting families and households
throughout Sonoma County; and
WHEREAS, Roger is a resident of Rohnert Park and is a warm and caring individual whose
dedication to serving the community has been demonstrated through his work with COTS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that it
sends its best wishes for a long and fulfilling retirement to Roger. He will be missed!
ATTEST:
DULYAND REGUbp OPTED this 10th day of November, 2009.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
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Mayor Am' reeze
BELFORTE: AYE CALLINAN: AYE . MACKENZIE: AYE STAFFORD: AYE BREEZE: AYE
AYES: (5) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0)