2008/11/25 City Council Resolution 2008-180RESOLUTION NO. 2008-180
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Honoring and Thanking
William (Bill) J. Place
ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT
FOR 14 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE IN THE CITY'S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, William (Bill) J. Place began his career with the City of Rohnert Park as a Seasonal Maintenance Assistant (or better known
back then as a "Part- Timer ") in 1994 and gained full time employment status in November 1998;
WHEREAS, around the Department of Public Works, Bill was affectionately known as the "Graffiti Master" for exemplifying
extraordinary efforts in keeping the City free from the recurring blight of graffiti while serving in the Parks Division;
WHEREAS, over the years, Bill gained respect and recognition for his dependable nature, punctuality and conscientious ways. Bill was
also known to be a dedicated co- worker and was always one of the first to volunteer for committees and was involved in nearly every
Public Works' social event; and
WHEREAS, staff will fondly remember Bill as "Chili Willy" - his CB radio handle - and as an avid hunter and fisherman.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park extend their gratitude to
William (Bill) J. Place for his exceptional and dedicated service to the City and wish him continued success in his future endeavors.
DULYAND REGULARL Y ADOPTED this 25"' day of November, 2008.
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CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Ja e Ma enzie, Mayor
BREEZE: AYE SMITH: AYE STAFFORD: ABSENT VIDAK- MARTINEZ: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE
AYES: (4) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (1) ABSTAIN: (0)