2008/01/08 City Council Resolution 2008-02RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Commending
NANCY THOMPSON, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SAFETY, ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Nancy Thompson has retired after 10 years of outstanding, dedicated service to
Public Safety and the citizens of Rohnert Park; and
WHEREAS, in her duties as Administrative Assistant to the Director of Public Safety, Nancy was
a confidential department member where she provided administrative and technical support to the
Director and members of the Command Staff, and performed complex, responsible, and sensitive
assignments that often required the strictest form of confidentiality; and
WHEREAS, during her career, Nancy administered Bureau of Justice Assistance Grants,
maintained a seat on the Department's Peer Support Team, and worked with Sonoma County Schools
during Career and Partnership Job Shadow Days where she assisted students prepare to be responsible
and productive citizens, as well as skilled members of the workforce; and
WHEREAS, Nancy acted as Secretary to the Sonoma County Law Enforcement Chief's
Association on a number of occasions, assisting with the preparation of meeting minutes and other
administrative and correspondence tasks; and
WHEREAS, Nancy was a member of Rotary International, contributing many hours to
community service projects benefiting Rohnert Park, as well as many local non - profit organizations, all in
the spirit of providing humanitarian service, encouraging high ethical standards, and helping to develop
good will within our community; and
WHEREAS, Nancy was Public Safety's representative for the Chamber of Commerce's Women
in Business, where she encouraged others in the department to attend Chamber functions in an effort to
promote women as effective community leaders; and
WHEREAS, Nancy took the lead in planning and implementing many City and Department
events, allowing City employees to enjoy festive celebrations; and she helped coordinate many
Department ceremonies ensuring countless individual and agency achievements were well recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be suitably prepared and
presented to Administrative Assistant to the Director of Public Safety Nancy Thompson as evidence of
the appreciation, esteem, respect, and affection in she is held.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 8''' day of January, 2008.
BREEZE: AYE SMITH: AYE STAFFORD: AYE VIDAK- MARTINEZ: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE
AYES: (5) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0)