2008/01/22 City Council Resolution 2008-16I
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Honoring and Thanking
RICHARD L. BEHRENDS
ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT
FOR 12+ YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE IN THE CITY'S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, Richard L. Behrends began his career with the City as a full -time Maintenance Worker II on September 1, 1995 where he spent the
first 18 months of his employment rotating through the various divisions within the Department of Public Works, "getting the big picture;" and
WHEREAS, after he "got the picture," Richard was then assigned to the Buildings division. During this time, Richard was recently bestowed the
honor of serving as Interim Lead Worker for the Buildings division overseeing all city facilities, pools, and spas (oh yes ... and a Koi pond too!),
while supervising two other maintenance workers; and
WHEREAS, over the years, Richard has proven to be a dedicated, conscientious, and hard working employee; contributing generously to the
health and well -being of the City of Rohnert Park. His list of accomplishments is long and his contributions are many. Suffice it to say that we
have all been very fortunate to have benefited from Richard's plethora of skills and talents; and
WHEREAS, staff remembers Richard for his caring and conscientious ways ... and his amazingly quick responses to work requests. The reflection
of Richard's exceptional work ethics will remain here in the Department of Public Works forever to exemplify the life values that we should all
aspire to emulate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park extend their gratitude to Richard L.
Behrends for his exceptional and dedicated. service to the City and wish him continued success in his future endeavors.
DULYAND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 22nd day of January, 2008.
ATTEST: CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Ju au ity Clerk Jake Mackenzie, M or
BREEZE:: AYE SMITH: AYE STAFFORD: AYE
VIDAK- MARTINEZ: ABSENT MACKENZIE: AYE
AYES: (4) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (1) ABSTAIN: (0)