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RESOLUTION NO. 44-2006
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A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON
COMMENDING PAMELA J. BONNIE AND DERlCE SEID TAO
FOR THEIR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE TOWN
WHEREAS, Pamela J. Bonnie and Derice Seid Tao, as concerned parents and members of
the community were instrumental in the upgrade of an important Town asset, the popular toddlers
play area known as the Tugenberg Playground.
WHEREAS, Pamela and Derice, of Tiburon and Belvedere respectively, on March 11, 2003
proposed to the Parks and Open Space Commission formation of an ad hoc subcommittee to study
and oversee the renovation and update of the Playground which was originally established in 1992
through the gnidance of Margo Zender.
WHEREAS, Pamela and Derice researched current safety compliant manufacturers of
playground equipment and surfaces, visited many neighboring parks in nearby towns and
conferred with the Town Engineer regarding expansion of the area, design, pricing and lay-out.
WHEREAS, Pamela and Derice researched funding opportunities and were directly
responsible for the $17,500 in contributions received from the Belvedere Community Foundation,
Herbst Foundation and the Carol and Dennis Rockey Foundation; additionally, they collaborated
in obtalning the donations from the Tiburon Peninsula Foundation and Wells Fargo, and a State
recycled waste management grant.
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WHEREAS, Pamela and Derice conceived a grassroots fundraising plan which entailed
designing all of the publicity materials and included a delightful and easlly recognized logo.
WHEREAS, Pamela and Derice were responsible for the raising of $40,000 due to their
personal efforts in the continuation of sales of commemorative tiles.
WHEREAS, Pamela and Derice organized the September 24, 2006 Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony and Celebration of the new beautifully upgraded Tugenberg Playground.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon
does hereby recognize and commend Pamela J. Bonnie and Derice Seid Tao for their three and a
half years of dedication, diligence and hard work to provide the T1buron Peninsula with a beautiful
and safe recreation area for young children.
PASSED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting ofthe Tiburon Town Council on October 18,
2006, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Berger, Frederic ,
PAUL SM! , MAYOR
Town of Tiburon
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Diane Crane Iacopi, Town Clerk