HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/21/1993, C-16 - RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION - -- -_- _ MEETIN A ENDA -
cit ®r S 1S OBIS
Of APPR
O%CCIAtion
expressing the City's gratitude to Jim Stockton for his
accomplishments, dedication and contributions to the citizens of
the City of San Luis Obispo.
WHEREAS Lawrence lames Stockton, has.been a steadfast employee with the
City of San Luis Obispo for over thirty-sir years including seventeen years as the Director of the
San Luis Obispo Recreation Department, and
WHEREAS;Tun has been essential in securing over$3.5 million in grants from
the United States Government and the State of California through a competitive application
process for the acquisition;development restoration and rehabilitation of parkland, recreation
facilities,playgrounds and open space; and
WHEREAS,during his tenure as director he has been instrumental in adding over
fifteen parks,recreation or joint use facilities to the holdings of the City of San Luis Obispo;and
- WHEREAS; lie has compassionatelyguided the restoration and preservation of
the lack House and Gardens;and
WHEREAS,with foresight to the-needs of this communityJim has with dedication
channeled citizen enthusiasm to develop the Sinsheimer Park sports complex, consisting of the
Swim Center, Baseball Stadium, Tennis Courts,jogging trails and a multitude of recreational
.amenities; and
WHEREAS he has championed the development and operation of recreation
opportunities improving the quality of life in this community for innumerable tots, children,
teens, adults and seniors for participation as individuals and as families, and
WHEREAS, his guidance has been available to Parks and Recreation
Commissioners, Jack House and Joint Use Committee members at over 1000 meetings; and.
WHEREAS,' his culinary talents with an expertise in barbecues have been
generously lavished on program participants and City officials throughout his reign.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
San Luis Obispo does hereby express its appreciation and gratitude to Tun StocJdon for his
numerous contributions to the citizens of this community, and wish him a blessed and well
deserved retirement.
On motion of seconded by and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
— -- _-the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 21st day of September, 1993: -- - - -- - —- -
ATTESTED BY- Mayor Peg Pinard
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MEETING URIC
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City of Scu I WIS OB13p
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Of APP '<CCIAUIOI I
expressing the City's gratitude to Jim Stockton for his
accomplishments, dedication and contributions to the citizens of
the City of San Luis Obispo.
WHEREAS, Lawrence James Stockton, has been a steadfast employee with the
City of San Luis Obispo for over thirty-sir years including seventeen years as the Director of the
San Luis Obispo Recreation Department, and
WHEREA,�Jim has been essential in securing over$3.5 million in grants from
the United States Goverment and the State of California through a competitive application
Process for the acquisition;development restoration and rehabilitation of parkland, recreation
facilities, Playgrounds and open space; and
WHEREAS,during his tenure as director he has been instrumental in adding over
fifteen parks,recreation or joint use facilities to the holdings of the City of San Luis Obispo,and
W7MEAS; he has compassionately guided the restoration and preservation of
the Jack House and Gardens;and
WHEREAS,with foresight to the needs of this community Jim has with dedication
channeled citizen enthusiasm to develop the Sinsheimer Park sports complex consisting of the
Swim Center, Baseball Stadium, Tennis Courts, jogging trails and a multitude of recreational
.amenities, and
WHEREAS, he has.championed the development and operation of recreation
opportunities improving the quality of life in this community for innumerable tots, children,
teens, adults and seniors for participation as individuals and as families; and
WHEREAS, his guidance has been available to Parks and Recreation
Commissioners, Tack House and Joint Use Committee members at over 1000 meetings; and
NW REAS,'his culinary talents with an expertise in barbecues have been
generously lavished on program participants and City officials throughout his reign
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
San Luis Obispo does hereby express its appreciation and gratitude to Jim Stockton for his
numerous contributions to the citizens of this community, and wish him a blessed and well
deserved retirement.
On motion of seconded by and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT.•
--- --- the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 21st day of September; 1993: - - -
ATTESTED BY Mayor Peg Pinard
Diane&Gladwell, City
,52-80