2001/05/22 City Council Resolution (4)RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -107
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Honoring
JUDY JAMES
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SONOMA COUNTY FARM BUREAU
On the Occasion of her Retirement
WHEREAS, Judy James, Executive Director of Sonoma County Farm Bureau, has been passionately involved in the organization for
twelve years; and
WHEREAS, she has taken a stand alongside farmers and ranchers as they have endured economic uncertainties, unprecedented
environmental regulations as well as shifts in production and community support; and
WHEREAS, Judy led with tremendous strength. Her forte was educating others about agriculture and the many challenges faced by
farmers and ranchers through her brainchild, the Government Executive Institute. Her charisma coupled with her willingness to work
with others was highly successful not only on a state and local political level, but with the agricultural community as well; and
WHEREAS, during Judy's tenure, Sonoma County won three national awards from the American Farm Bureau Federation for
programs initiated by Judy. No other county in the entire United States has been honored so often.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park, that we collectively express our gratitude
to Judy James for her outstanding contributions to Sonoma County and thus the Rohnert Park community. We wish her every success
in her new full -time venture with family and the family vineyard.
DULYAND REGULARLY PROCLAIMED this 22nd dgy of May, 2001