2008/07/08 City Council Resolution 2008-100RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -100
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Honoring and Thanking
Robert E. Kofoid
ON,THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT
FOR 29 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE IN THE CITY'S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, Robert E. Kofoid began his extensive career with the City of Rohnert Park on September 11, 1978 as a Maintenance Worker I through
the CETA federal government program. He spent the first 5 years of his employment serving in the Parks Division until 1994. At this point he
was afforded the opportunity to fulfill "every young boy's dream" by serving as a firefighter for the next 15 years... even though the trucks were
white not red as he had hoped;
WHEREAS, Rob became a well- rounded employee during his tenure while rotating through the various divisions in Public Works. The majority of
his years of service were spent serving in the Streets Division;
WHEREAS, In addition to performing the typical tasks relegated to the Streets Division crew along with the more specific responsibilities
associated with street markings and traffic sign installations in accordance with the voluminous CalTrans Traffic Manual, Rob harbors fond
memories of fishing fallen baby quail and ducks out of storm drains; hefting sandbag after endless sandbag to combat the rising winter flood
waters of the late 90's; and participating in the construction of the former Crusher's Stadium;
WHEREAS, be it known that Rob was known around the department as "Radical Rob ", a nickname which was birthed from his rather
independent and rebellious nature coupled with his "Chicago" attitude. Rob enters into his retirement fondly referred to as the last of the "old
timers" and will be remembered by many for the unique flavor that his character has added to the department over the years; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park extend their gratitude to Robert E. Kofoid
for his exceptional and dedicated service to the City and wish him continued success in his future endeavors.
DULYAND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 8th day of July, 2008.
ATTEST:
Clerk
ROt1NERT
CITY OF ROHNERT P RK
Jake ack nzie, Mayor
LIF0R14
BREEZE: ABSENT SMITH: AYE STAFFORD: AYE VIDAK- MARTINEZ: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE
AYES: (4) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (1) ABSTAIN: (0)