HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Res 2010-11-17Resolution No. 61-2010
A Resolution of the Town of Tiburon
Commending and Congratulating
Jon Philip Rankin
As the Tiburon Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
2010 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
WHEREAS, Jon Rankin is best known as the colorful, pony-tailed, Cadillac-with-Pink
Flamingo-driving, small-town lawyer of the Tiburon Peninsula;
WHEREAS, Jon's flamboyant exterior belies a serious attorney who is known and
respected throughout the County and the State of California for his work in criminal
defense and pro bono programs for the indigent;
WHEREAS, after earning a B.A. degree in political science from UCLA and a juris doctor
(J.D.) from Southwestern University of Law in 198o, Jon came to visit Tiburon in
August 1982 and never left, and still occupies the same office he rented on Ark Row
shortly thereafter;
WHEREAS, Jon's personal and professional philosophy is "to engage in the practice of
law in a manner that is befitting of the profession, personally rewarding and of
beneficial service to the community as a whole;"
WHEREAS, Jon's community service includes his membership in the Rotary Club of
Tiburon where he has held a number of offices, including President in 1994-1995; Jon
is also a member of the Tiburon Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and served as its
President from 1989-1991;
WHEREAS, Jon and his family (son Jaden) are an important part of the fabric of this
community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the Town Council of the Town of
Tiburon hereby commends and congratulates Jon on his selection as 2010 Citizen of
the Year.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tiburon Town Council on
November 17, 2010, by the following vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Collins, Fraser, O'Donnell, Slavitz
None
Fredericks
CHARD COLLINS, MAYOR
ATTEST: C i
DIANE CRANE IACOPI, TOWN CLERK