HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Res 2013-11-20 (2)RESOLUTION NO. 44-2013
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON
COMMENDING DENIS RICE AND WISHING HIM WELL
UPON HIS DEPARTURE FROM THE TOWN OF TIBURON
WHEREAS, Denis Rice, former Mayor and Tiburon resident for the last 55 years, has decided
to move across the country to the Town of Hampton Falls, New Hampshire;
WHEREAS, Denis' friends and colleagues have taken the time to reflect on his many
contributions to the Tiburon community and have asked the Council to lend their voice to this
recognition on the eve of his departure;
WHEREAS, Denis' public service includes serving two terms as Mayor of Tiburon (1970 -71
and 1971 -72) and one term as Marin County District 3's representative to the Board of
Supervisors;
WHEREAS, Denis was on the Town Council that acquired the land from Southern Pacific
Railroad that has become a priceless treasure, now called the Old Rail Trail, which includes
Shoreline Park and runs the entire length of the waterfront to McKegney Green;
WHEREAS, after leaving the Town Council in 1972, Denis assumed co- chainnanship of the
Tiburon Open Space Bond campaign, resulting in the first open space bonds issued by any
municipality in Northern California;
WHEREAS, Denis was instrumental in the acquisition of additional open space for the public,
including the County's Ring Mountain Open Space Preserve, and he has continued to stay
involved with residents who are interested in the future development of the Martha Property;
WHEREAS, Denis has worked to improve and preserve our County's pension system and has
appeared before the Board of Supervisors on many occasions to provide valuable insight and
information;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council hereby commends Denis
Rice for his current and past service to the community, feeling certain that he will continue to
contribute wherever he may reside; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council wishes Denis and his wife, Pamela, all
the best in their new home and life in New Hampshire.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council on November 20, 2013,
by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Fraser, Fredericks, Slavitz, O'Donnell
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Doyle
EMMETT O'DONNELL, MAYOR
ATTEST: /
DIANE CRANE IACOP , OWN CLERK