2008/07/08 City Council Resolution 2008-102RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -102
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Honoring and Thanking
Michael Phillips
ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT
FOR 31 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE IN THE CITY'S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, Michael Phillips began his career with the City of Rohnert Park as a greens- keeper for the Golf Course where he spent his time
perfecting the art of manicuring lawns and detailing shrubbery. Shortly thereafter, he was promoted to the position of Maintenance Worker I,
where he quickly and fondly became known as "MP" around the department;
WHEREAS, Michael served a stint as Playground Inspector during his tenure with the department and also became proficient at maintaining the
City's parks, pools, and streets. While serving in the Streets Division, he specialized in traffic markings which were evident by the hundreds of
gallons of empty traffic paint and thermoplastic cans he left trailing in his wake over the years;
WHEREAS, Michael was known for being a team player and exemplified this role with his recurring participation in the annual "hanging of the
holiday lights" event on Rohnert Park Expressway;
WHEREAS, Michael was known for his cleanliness and fastidious ways and for always aspiring to add a "touch of class" to the Department of
Public Works. He successfully demonstrated and exemplified the importance of striving for the highest quality and was often heard saying, "get
the best and forget the rest ". Michael personified this philosophy while being known for having the most and the finest of personal toys;
WHEREAS, staff remembers Michael for his prolific and creative use of multi - syllabic terminology and his remarkably "punctilious" nature; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park extend their gratitude to Michael Phillips
for his dedicated service to the City and wish him continued success in his future endeavors.
DULYAND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 8t" day of July, 2008.
ATTEST:.
JuWHaufWCity Clerk
i108NERT
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Jake M e zie, Mayor
BREEZE: ABSENT SMITH: AYE STAFFORD: AYE VIDAK- MARTINEZ: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE
AYES: (4) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (1) ABSTAIN: (0)