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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5470 RESOLUTION NO. 5470 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF,ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, COM~lENDING CHESTER N. HOWARD FOR 29 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA WHEREAS, Chester N. Howard began his career with the City of Arcadia on June 27, 1960, as an Assistant Civil Engineer; and WHEREAS, he was promoted first to Assistant City Engineer and then in December of 1967 to Director of Public Works/City Engineer; and WHEREAS, in 1968 the Arcadia Planning Commission adopted Resolu- tion No. 667 commending Chester Howard for median improvement on Baldwin Avenue between Camino Real and Live Oak; and WHEREAS, in 1981 he was appointed City Manager Pro Tern; and WHEREAS, he is probably the only Director of Public Works to have built two complete City Corporation Yards during his career; and WHEREAS, during his tenure Chet has provided the community with a level of public' works service and infrastructure second to none; and WHEREAS, the members of the City Council of the City of Arcadia have regretfully learned that chet is retiring after 29 years of service; and WHEREAS, he has been a loyal and dedicated employee, whose technical expertise and professionalism have contributed to improving the high quality of life in the City of Arcadia. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: -1- 5470 SECTION 1. Chester N. Howard is to be commended for his outstanding service to the City of Arcadia. SECTION 2. That his commitment to and accomplishments for the community are sincerely valued and appreciated. SECTION 3. That he is wished the best of health and happiness as he enjoys his retirement. Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of April, 1989. /~~ Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: C*~o~~ty STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ARCADIA of Arcadia I, JUNE D. ALFORD, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 5470 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested'to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council on the 4th day of April, 1989 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Councilmen Chandler, Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT:: None CI~'i~'~ ~r ~~ ~y or Arca01a -2- 5470